Cory vs Syncere

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

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Syncere

Boy #1,059 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"genuine, authentic, honest"

Origin: Latin sincerus

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,059
Total SSA Count
206
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sync, Sy, Cere

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cory Rank #1,097
Syncere Rank #1,059

Syncere is more popular, ranked #1059 vs #1097 for Cory.

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

Syncere ___

  • Syncere James
  • Syncere Xavier
  • Syncere Emmanuel
  • Syncere Leon
  • Syncere Maurice
  • Syncere Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cory

Tyler Ashley Brandon Brittany Kyle

If you choose Syncere

Amari Zion Messiah Reign Legend

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cory or Syncere more popular?

Syncere is more popular, ranked #1059 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Cory and Syncere mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Syncere means "genuine, authentic, honest" (Latin sincerus origin).

Are Cory and Syncere boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Syncere is primarily a boy name.

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