Corey vs Johnathan

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
Johnathan Rank #518

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 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

Johnathan ___

  • Johnathan James
  • Johnathan Michael
  • Johnathan David
  • Johnathan Thomas
  • Johnathan Lee
  • Johnathan William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Corey

Ryan Tyler Ashley Lindsay Bryce

If you choose Johnathan

Matthew Nathaniel Elizabeth Katherine Joshua

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corey or Johnathan more popular?

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 compared to Corey at #679 in the United States.

What do Corey and Johnathan mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Corey and Johnathan boy or girl names?

Corey is primarily a boy name. Johnathan is primarily a boy name.

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