Perry vs Cory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perry

Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

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Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish English

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Perry Rank #1,243

Cory Rank #1,097

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1243 for Perry.

Is Perry or Cory more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Perry and Cory mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Perry and Cory boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.