Chauncey vs Kory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chauncey

Boy #2,993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"chancellor, keeper of records"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,993
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Chance, Chaunce

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Kory

Boy #2,981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hollow, seething pool"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,981
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chauncey Rank #2,993
Kory Rank #2,981

Kory is more popular, ranked #2981 vs #2993 for Chauncey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chauncey ___

  • Chauncey James
  • Chauncey Louis
  • Chauncey Henry
  • Chauncey Edward
  • Chauncey William
  • Chauncey Frederick

Kory ___

  • Kory James
  • Kory Lee
  • Kory Allen
  • Kory Michael
  • Kory Alan
  • Kory Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chauncey

Reginald Percival Beatrice Millicent Aloysius

If you choose Kory

Tyler Kyle Kayla Kelsey Jordan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chauncey or Kory more popular?

Kory is more popular, ranked #2981 compared to Chauncey at #2993 in the United States.

What do Chauncey and Kory mean?

Chauncey means "chancellor, keeper of records" (Old French origin). Kory means "hollow, seething pool" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Chauncey and Kory boy or girl names?

Chauncey is primarily a boy name. Kory is primarily a boy name.

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