Kenan vs Cory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenan

Boy #1,134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"possession, acquisition"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Kenan Rank #1,134

Cory Rank #1,097

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1134 for Kenan.

Is Kenan or Cory more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Kenan at #1134 in the United States.

What do Kenan and Cory mean?

Kenan means "possession, acquisition" (Hebrew origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kenan and Cory boy or girl names?

Kenan is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.