Kory vs Tobin

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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Tobin

Boy #2,822 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,822
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Toby, Tob

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kory Rank #2,981
Tobin Rank #2,822

Tobin is more popular, ranked #2822 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

Tobin ___

  • Tobin James
  • Tobin Lee
  • Tobin Patrick
  • Tobin Reid
  • Tobin Charles
  • Tobin Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kory

Tyler Kyle Kayla Kelsey Jordan

If you choose Tobin

Rowan Declan Siobhan Nora Eamon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kory or Tobin more popular?

Tobin is more popular, ranked #2822 compared to Kory at #2981 in the United States.

What do Kory and Tobin mean?

Kory means "hollow, seething pool" (Irish Gaelic origin). Tobin means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kory and Tobin boy or girl names?

Kory is primarily a boy name. Tobin is primarily a boy name.

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