Cory vs Yitzchok

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yitzchok

Boy #961 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he will laugh, laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ashkenazi Jewish Yiddish Orthodox Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#961
Total SSA Count
236
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Itzik, Itzy, Chatchi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cory Rank #1,097
Yitzchok Rank #961

Yitzchok is more popular, ranked #961 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

Yitzchok ___

  • Yitzchok Menachem
  • Yitzchok Dovid
  • Yitzchok Avraham
  • Yitzchok Noach
  • Yitzchok Shlomo
  • Yitzchok Leibish

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cory

Tyler Ashley Brandon Brittany Kyle

If you choose Yitzchok

Yaakov Moshe Rivka Leah Chana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cory or Yitzchok more popular?

Yitzchok is more popular, ranked #961 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Cory and Yitzchok mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Yitzchok means "he will laugh, laughter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cory and Yitzchok boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Yitzchok is primarily a boy name.

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