Cory vs Perry

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
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Perry

Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,243
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Per

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cory Rank #1,097
Perry Rank #1,243

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1243 for Perry.

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

Perry ___

  • Perry James
  • Perry Lee
  • Perry Andrew
  • Perry Thomas
  • Perry Alexander
  • Perry Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cory

Tyler Ashley Brandon Brittany Kyle

If you choose Perry

Terry Darcy Billie Sidney Murray

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cory or Perry more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Cory and Perry mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Cory and Perry boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.

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