Corey vs Troy

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
Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 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

Troy ___

  • Troy Allen
  • Troy James
  • Troy Michael
  • Troy Lee
  • Troy Wayne
  • Troy Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Corey

Ryan Tyler Ashley Lindsay Bryce

If you choose Troy

Ryan Blake Paige Cody Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corey or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Corey at #679 in the United States.

What do Corey and Troy mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Corey and Troy boy or girl names?

Corey is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.

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