Harold vs Cory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Harold Rank #991

Cory Rank #1,097

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Harold or Cory more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Harold and Cory mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Harold and Cory boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.