Kory vs Raven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raven

Girl #388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the raven, large black crow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Norse-inspired Native American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#388
Total SSA Count
813
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Raye, Rae

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kory Rank #2,981
Raven Rank #388

Raven is more popular, ranked #388 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

Raven ___

  • Raven Grace
  • Raven Skye
  • Raven Belle
  • Raven Marie
  • Raven Elise
  • Raven Brooke

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kory

Tyler Kyle Kayla Kelsey Jordan

If you choose Raven

Phoenix Sage Ember Luna Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kory or Raven more popular?

Raven is more popular, ranked #388 compared to Kory at #2981 in the United States.

What do Kory and Raven mean?

Kory means "hollow, seething pool" (Irish Gaelic origin). Raven means "the raven, large black crow" (Old English origin).

Are Kory and Raven boy or girl names?

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

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