Kory
Meaning
"hollow, seething pool"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,981
- Total SSA Count
- 42
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"hollow, seething pool"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
"wheel maker, craftsman"
Origin: Middle English
Wheeler is more popular, ranked #2837 vs #2981 for Kory.
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Wheeler is more popular, ranked #2837 compared to Kory at #2981 in the United States.
Kory means "hollow, seething pool" (Irish Gaelic origin). Wheeler means "wheel maker, craftsman" (Middle English origin).
Kory is primarily a boy name. Wheeler is primarily a boy name.