Allen vs Corey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#574
Total SSA Count
497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

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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
Nicknames
Cor

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Popularity Comparison

Allen Rank #574
Corey Rank #679

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #679 for Corey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Allen ___

  • Allen James
  • Allen Michael
  • Allen Robert
  • Allen Thomas
  • Allen Lee
  • Allen Wayne

Corey ___

  • Corey James
  • Corey Michael
  • Corey Allen
  • Corey Lee
  • Corey Daniel
  • Corey Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Allen

Brian Kevin Karen Susan David

If you choose Corey

Ryan Tyler Ashley Lindsay Bryce

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allen or Corey more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Corey at #679 in the United States.

What do Allen and Corey mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Allen and Corey boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Corey is primarily a boy name.

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