Cory
Meaning
"from the hollow"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,097
- Total SSA Count
- 197
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"from the hollow"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
"noble kind"
Origin: German
Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #6958 for Elka.
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Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Elka at #6958 in the United States.
Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Elka means "noble kind" (German origin).
Cory is primarily a boy name. Elka is primarily a girl name.