Gary vs Cory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish English

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Gary Rank #1,133

Cory Rank #1,097

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Cory more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Cory mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gary and Cory boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.