Nova vs Cory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Nova Rank #1,180

Cory Rank #1,097

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Nova or Cory more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Nova and Cory mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nova and Cory boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.