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
"he will laugh, laughter"
Origin: Hebrew
Yitzchok is more popular, ranked #961 vs #1097 for Cory.
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Yitzchok is more popular, ranked #961 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.
Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Yitzchok means "he will laugh, laughter" (Hebrew origin).
Cory is primarily a boy name. Yitzchok is primarily a boy name.