Judge vs Kory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judge

Boy #2,814 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who judges, discerning leader"

Origin: Latin/Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,814
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Judge

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Judge Rank #2,814
Kory Rank #2,981

Judge is more popular, ranked #2814 vs #2981 for Kory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Judge ___

  • Judge River
  • Judge Alexander
  • Judge James
  • Judge Lee
  • Judge Austin
  • Judge Cole

Kory ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Judge

Legend Major Justice Knox Duke

If you choose Kory

Tyler Kyle Kayla Kelsey Jordan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Judge or Kory more popular?

Judge is more popular, ranked #2814 compared to Kory at #2981 in the United States.

What do Judge and Kory mean?

Judge means "one who judges, discerning leader" (Latin/Old French origin). Kory means "hollow, seething pool" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Judge and Kory boy or girl names?

Judge is primarily a boy name. Kory is primarily a boy name.

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