Blaine vs Cory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blaine

Boy #1,117 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"yellow, golden"

Origin: Old Irish/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,117
Total SSA Count
191
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bla, Blai, Blaiy

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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

Blaine Rank #1,117
Cory Rank #1,097

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1117 for Blaine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blaine ___

  • Blaine Edward
  • Blaine James
  • Blaine Alexander
  • Blaine Thomas
  • Blaine Harrison
  • Blaine Cole

Cory ___

  • Cory James
  • Cory Allen
  • Cory Michael
  • Cory Lee
  • Cory Wayne
  • Cory Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Blaine

Gavin Rowan Quinn Sloane Brynn

If you choose Cory

Tyler Ashley Brandon Brittany Kyle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blaine or Cory more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Blaine at #1117 in the United States.

What do Blaine and Cory mean?

Blaine means "yellow, golden" (Old Irish/Gaelic origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Blaine and Cory boy or girl names?

Blaine is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.

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