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Wallace vs Cory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wallace

Boy #981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#981
Total SSA Count
229
Syllables
2
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

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Popularity Comparison

Wallace Rank #981
Cory Rank #1,097

Wallace is more popular, ranked #981 vs #1097 for Cory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wallace or Cory more popular?

Wallace is more popular, ranked #981 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Wallace and Cory mean?

Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Wallace and Cory boy or girl names?

Wallace is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.

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