Corey vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Corey Rank #679
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #679 for Corey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Corey ___

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

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Corey

Ryan Tyler Ashley Lindsay Bryce

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corey or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Corey at #679 in the United States.

What do Corey and Emma mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Corey and Emma boy or girl names?

Corey is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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