Cora vs Barbara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cora

Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Cora Rank #102

Barbara Rank #860

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

Is Cora or Barbara more popular?

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

What do Cora and Barbara mean?

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

Are Cora and Barbara boy or girl names?

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