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Samson vs Corey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Corey

Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#679
Total SSA Count
402
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Samson Rank #523
Corey Rank #679

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #679 for Corey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samson or Corey more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Corey at #679 in the United States.

What do Samson and Corey mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Samson and Corey boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Corey is primarily a boy name.

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