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Clair vs Cora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clair

Girl #4,659 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin (clarus)

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,659
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cora

Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#102
Total SSA Count
2,570
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clair Rank #4,659
Cora Rank #102

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #4659 for Clair.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clair or Cora more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Clair at #4659 in the United States.

What do Clair and Cora mean?

Clair means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin (clarus) origin). Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin).

Are Clair and Cora boy or girl names?

Clair is primarily a girl name. Cora is primarily a girl name.

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