Kory vs Leslie

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

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Leslie

Girl #604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grey fortress, grey enclosure"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish American English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#604
Total SSA Count
495
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Les, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kory Rank #2,981
Leslie Rank #604

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 vs #2981 for Kory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kory ___

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

Leslie ___

  • Leslie Ann
  • Leslie Marie
  • Leslie Jane
  • Leslie Grace
  • Leslie Claire
  • Leslie Hope

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kory

Tyler Kyle Kayla Kelsey Jordan

If you choose Leslie

Valerie Brenda Shirley Gary Douglas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kory or Leslie more popular?

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 compared to Kory at #2981 in the United States.

What do Kory and Leslie mean?

Kory means "hollow, seething pool" (Irish Gaelic origin). Leslie means "grey fortress, grey enclosure" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kory and Leslie boy or girl names?

Kory is primarily a boy name. Leslie is primarily a girl name.

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