Cory vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,256
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Perce

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cory Rank #1,097
Percy Rank #1,256

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1256 for Percy.

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

Percy ___

  • Percy James
  • Percy Arthur
  • Percy Edmund
  • Percy Oliver
  • Percy George
  • Percy Fox

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cory

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cory or Percy more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Cory and Percy mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Cory and Percy boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.

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