Cora vs Clair

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cora

Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish Irish

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Girl #4,659 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin (clarus)

French English American

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Cora Rank #102

Clair Rank #4,659

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

Is Cora or Clair more popular?

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

What do Cora and Clair mean?

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

Are Cora and Clair boy or girl names?

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