Leighton vs Cory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leighton

Boy #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb garden settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish English

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Leighton Rank #1,040

Cory Rank #1,097

Leighton is more popular, ranked #1040 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Leighton or Cory more popular?

Leighton is more popular, ranked #1040 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Leighton and Cory mean?

Leighton means "herb garden settlement" (Old English origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Leighton and Cory boy or girl names?

Leighton is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.