Niles vs Kory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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

Popularity Comparison

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Niles or Kory more popular?

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

What do Niles and Kory mean?

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

Are Niles and Kory boy or girl names?

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

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