Cora vs Clare

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cora

Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #950 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

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Cora Rank #102

Clare Rank #950

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #950 for Clare.

Is Cora or Clare more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Clare at #950 in the United States.

What do Cora and Clare mean?

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

Are Cora and Clare boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Clare is primarily a girl name.