Jakob vs Cory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakob

Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Jakob Rank #1,123

Cory Rank #1,097

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1123 for Jakob.

Is Jakob or Cory more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Jakob at #1123 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Cory mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jakob and Cory boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.