Kory vs Niles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kory

Boy #2,981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hollow, seething pool"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,981
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Niles

Boy #3,177 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"champion, winner"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Niall

Cultural Roots

British American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,177
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kory Rank #2,981
Niles Rank #3,177

Kory is more popular, ranked #2981 vs #3177 for Niles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kory or Niles more popular?

Kory is more popular, ranked #2981 compared to Niles at #3177 in the United States.

What do Kory and Niles mean?

Kory means "hollow, seething pool" (Irish Gaelic origin). Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin).

Are Kory and Niles boy or girl names?

Kory is primarily a boy name. Niles is primarily a boy name.

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