Zen vs Cory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zen

Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish English

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Zen Rank #959

Cory Rank #1,097

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Zen or Cory more popular?

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Zen and Cory mean?

Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Zen and Cory boy or girl names?

Zen is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.