Corey vs Madden

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

Madden

Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#690
Total SSA Count
392
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mad, Maddie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Corey Rank #679
Madden Rank #690

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 vs #690 for Madden.

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

Madden ___

  • Madden James
  • Madden Lee
  • Madden Scott
  • Madden Cole
  • Madden Blake
  • Madden Quinn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Corey

Ryan Tyler Ashley Lindsay Bryce

If you choose Madden

Brayden Caden Paige Riley Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corey or Madden more popular?

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 compared to Madden at #690 in the United States.

What do Corey and Madden mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Corey and Madden boy or girl names?

Corey is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.

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