Jayse 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

Jayse Rank #2,864
Kory Rank #2,981

Jayse is more popular, ranked #2864 vs #2981 for Kory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jayse ___

  • Jayse Allen
  • Jayse Michael
  • Jayse Cole
  • Jayse Reid
  • Jayse Hunter
  • Jayse Blake

Kory ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jayse

Bryce Jade Kaylee Brock Tessa

If you choose Kory

Tyler Kyle Kayla Kelsey Jordan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jayse or Kory more popular?

Jayse is more popular, ranked #2864 compared to Kory at #2981 in the United States.

What do Jayse and Kory mean?

Jayse means "healer" (Greek via Jason origin). Kory means "hollow, seething pool" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jayse and Kory boy or girl names?

Jayse is primarily a boy name. Kory is primarily a boy name.

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