Cory

Meaning of Cory

The name Cory is thought to mean 'from the hollow' or 'from the marsh'. It can also be a short form of names with meanings related to courage.

Cory has Irish, Welsh roots — browse every Irish, Welsh baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Cory

After ranking as high as #227 in 2000, Cory has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Cory

• Cory Booker
  U.S. Senator, former mayor
• Cory Monteith
  Actor, Glee star
• Cory Doctorow
  Author, activist
• Cory Lidle
  MLB baseball pitcher
• Cory Branan
  Singer-songwriter

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Questions about the name Cory

What does the name Cory mean?

Cory means the name cory is thought to mean 'from the hollow' or 'from the marsh'. it can also be a short form of names with meanings related to courage, and it comes from Irish, Welsh origins.

Is Cory a boy's or a girl's name?

Cory is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Cory?

Cory did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Cory most popular?

Cory peaked at #227 in 2000.