Simeon vs Cory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simeon

Boy #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Simeon Rank #1,142

Cory Rank #1,097

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1142 for Simeon.

Is Simeon or Cory more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Simeon at #1142 in the United States.

What do Simeon and Cory mean?

Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Simeon and Cory boy or girl names?

Simeon is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.