Cori vs Tan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tan

Boy #11,979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"new, fresh"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Chinese Malay Thai

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#11,979
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tan

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cori Rank #1,765
Tan Rank #11,979

Cori is more popular, ranked #1765 vs #11979 for Tan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cori ___

  • Cori Lynn
  • Cori Ann
  • Cori Marie
  • Cori Lee
  • Cori Beth
  • Cori Jane

Tan ___

  • Tan Minh
  • Tan Hung
  • Tan Phuc
  • Tan Duc
  • Tan Huy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cori

Tori Lori Kori Rori Allie

If you choose Tan

Lan Van Minh Thu Hai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cori or Tan more popular?

Cori is more popular, ranked #1765 compared to Tan at #11979 in the United States.

What do Cori and Tan mean?

Cori means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin). Tan means "new, fresh" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Cori and Tan boy or girl names?

Cori is primarily a girl name. Tan is primarily a boy name.

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