Perseus vs Cory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perseus

Boy #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Perseus Rank #1,293

Cory Rank #1,097

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1293 for Perseus.

Is Perseus or Cory more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Perseus at #1293 in the United States.

What do Perseus and Cory mean?

Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Perseus and Cory boy or girl names?

Perseus is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.