Kory
KOR-ee
Popularity
#9236
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
15,680
Peak Year
#651 in 1989
First Recorded
1952
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Kory is a variant of Corey. Its origin is debated, but commonly traced back to Irish Gaelic, meaning "from the hollow."
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Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Kory Sheets
American football player
Kory Lipton
American film actor
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