Cory vs Edmund

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edmund

Boy #1,184 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperity protector"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,184
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ned

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cory Rank #1,097
Edmund Rank #1,184

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1184 for Edmund.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cory ___

  • Cory James
  • Cory Allen
  • Cory Michael
  • Cory Lee
  • Cory Wayne
  • Cory Scott

Edmund ___

  • Edmund James
  • Edmund William
  • Edmund Charles
  • Edmund George
  • Edmund Arthur
  • Edmund Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cory

Tyler Ashley Brandon Brittany Kyle

If you choose Edmund

Cecily Lucy Beatrice Theodore Frederick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cory or Edmund more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Edmund at #1184 in the United States.

What do Cory and Edmund mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Edmund means "prosperity protector" (Old English origin).

Are Cory and Edmund boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Edmund is primarily a boy name.

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