Dontae vs Kory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kory

Boy #2,981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hollow, seething pool"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,981
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dontae Rank #2,977
Kory Rank #2,981

Dontae is more popular, ranked #2977 vs #2981 for Kory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dontae ___

  • Dontae James
  • Dontae Ray
  • Dontae Marcus
  • Dontae Andre
  • Dontae Lee
  • Dontae Lamar

Kory ___

  • Kory James
  • Kory Lee
  • Kory Allen
  • Kory Michael
  • Kory Alan
  • Kory Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dontae

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If you choose Kory

Tyler Kyle Kayla Kelsey Jordan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dontae or Kory more popular?

Dontae is more popular, ranked #2977 compared to Kory at #2981 in the United States.

What do Dontae and Kory mean?

Dontae means "enduring, steadfast" (Latin origin). Kory means "hollow, seething pool" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dontae and Kory boy or girl names?

Dontae is primarily a boy name. Kory is primarily a boy name.

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