Kory vs Thor

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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Thor

Boy #2,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"thunder"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norse Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,806
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Thor

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Popularity Comparison

Kory Rank #2,981
Thor Rank #2,806

Thor is more popular, ranked #2806 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

Thor ___

  • Thor James
  • Thor William
  • Thor Alexander
  • Thor Lee
  • Thor Michael
  • Thor Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kory

Tyler Kyle Kayla Kelsey Jordan

If you choose Thor

Odin Freya Loki Sigrid Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kory or Thor more popular?

Thor is more popular, ranked #2806 compared to Kory at #2981 in the United States.

What do Kory and Thor mean?

Kory means "hollow, seething pool" (Irish Gaelic origin). Thor means "thunder" (Old Norse origin).

Are Kory and Thor boy or girl names?

Kory is primarily a boy name. Thor is primarily a boy name.

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