Corey vs Sylas

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

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Popularity Comparison

Corey Rank #679
Sylas Rank #488

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 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

Sylas ___

  • Sylas James
  • Sylas Cole
  • Sylas Reed
  • Sylas Grey
  • Sylas John
  • Sylas Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Corey

Ryan Tyler Ashley Lindsay Bryce

If you choose Sylas

Isla Rowan Hazel Callum Fern

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corey or Sylas more popular?

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 compared to Corey at #679 in the United States.

What do Corey and Sylas mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sylas means "of the forest, wood-dweller" (Latin origin).

Are Corey and Sylas boy or girl names?

Corey is primarily a boy name. Sylas is primarily a boy name.

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