Ralf vs Cory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,528
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cory

Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,097
Total SSA Count
197
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Cory Rank #1,097

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Cory more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Cory mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ralf and Cory boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.

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