Kory

Meaning of Kory

Could mean 'helmet' or 'from the hollow'. It's often considered a variation of Corey.

Kory has Irish/Gaelic roots — browse every Irish/Gaelic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kory

After ranking as high as #733 in 2000, Kory has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kory

• Kory Sheets
  Former CFL running back
• Kory Lichtensteiger
  Former NFL center
• Kory Koontz
  Professional rodeo cowboy
• Kory Clarke
  American rock vocalist
• Kory Cook
  American politician

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Questions about the name Kory

What does the name Kory mean?

Kory means could mean 'helmet' or 'from the hollow'. it's often considered a variation of corey, and it comes from Irish/Gaelic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Kory?

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

When was Kory most popular?

Kory peaked at #733 in 2000.