Monroe vs Cory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Monroe

Boy #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish 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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Monroe Rank #1,282

Cory Rank #1,097

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1282 for Monroe.

Is Monroe or Cory more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Monroe at #1282 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Cory mean?

Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Monroe and Cory boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.