Cory vs Eilish

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cory

Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,097
Total SSA Count
197
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Eilish

Girl #7,261 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledged to God"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,261
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Eily

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cory Rank #1,097
Eilish Rank #7,261

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #7261 for Eilish.

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

Eilish ___

  • Eilish Rose
  • Eilish Grace
  • Eilish Marie
  • Eilish Jane
  • Eilish Kate
  • Eilish Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cory

Tyler Ashley Brandon Brittany Kyle

If you choose Eilish

Saoirse Niamh Fionn Cillian Aoife

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cory or Eilish more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Eilish at #7261 in the United States.

What do Cory and Eilish mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Eilish means "pledged to God" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Cory and Eilish boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Eilish is primarily a girl name.

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