Percy vs Cory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Percy Rank #1,256

Cory Rank #1,097

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Percy or Cory more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Percy and Cory mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Percy and Cory boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.