Barbara vs Cora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

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Barbara Rank #860

Cora Rank #102

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #860 for Barbara.

Is Barbara or Cora more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Cora mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin).

Are Barbara and Cora boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Cora is primarily a girl name.