Howard vs Cory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Howard Rank #1,056

Cory Rank #1,097

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Howard or Cory more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Howard and Cory mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Howard and Cory boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.