Names Like Cory

We match by real popularity data (global ranking) and, where known, shared cultural origin — then remove phonetic near-duplicates (like Gitanjali/Geetanjali) so every suggestion is genuinely distinct. Top matches for Cory include Chris, Jerry, Kitty.

Cory is a English name. Cory is derived from the Greek name Korē (Κόρη), meaning "maiden" or "girl," and also functions as a shortened form of Corey, which comes from the Irish surname Ó Corrbhuie, meaning "descendant of the reddish one." The name is predominantly used in English-speaking countries, particularly in North America, and has been adopted across Christian, Jewish, and secular Western cultures with no specific religious significance.

If Cory is used for one child, Grace is a well-matched Sister name from the same cultural background — see the full list below.