Ernest vs Cory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Cory Rank #1,097

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Ernest or Cory more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Cory mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ernest and Cory boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.