Colston vs Kory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Colston Rank #2,839
Kory Rank #2,981

Colston is more popular, ranked #2839 vs #2981 for Kory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Colston ___

  • Colston James
  • Colston Reid
  • Colston Gray
  • Colston Thomas
  • Colston William
  • Colston Grant

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 Colston

Colton Preston Fletcher Parker Nora

If you choose Kory

Tyler Kyle Kayla Kelsey Jordan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colston or Kory more popular?

Colston is more popular, ranked #2839 compared to Kory at #2981 in the United States.

What do Colston and Kory mean?

Colston means "dark one's town" (Old English origin). Kory means "hollow, seething pool" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Colston and Kory boy or girl names?

Colston is primarily a boy name. Kory is primarily a boy name.

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