Blaise vs Cory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blaise

Boy #1,109 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"stammering, lisping"

Origin: Latin Blasius

Cultural Roots

French English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,109
Total SSA Count
193
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Bla, Blai, Blaiy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Blaise Rank #1,109
Cory Rank #1,097

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1109 for Blaise.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blaise ___

  • Blaise Alexander
  • Blaise William
  • Blaise Edward
  • Blaise Henry
  • Blaise James
  • Blaise Oliver

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 Blaise

Felix Alaric Iris Ophelia Caspian

If you choose Cory

Tyler Ashley Brandon Brittany Kyle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blaise or Cory more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Blaise at #1109 in the United States.

What do Blaise and Cory mean?

Blaise means "stammering, lisping" (Latin Blasius origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Blaise and Cory boy or girl names?

Blaise is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.

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