Cora vs Dorothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cora

Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #431 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Cora Rank #102

Dorothy Rank #431

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #431 for Dorothy.

Is Cora or Dorothy more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Dorothy at #431 in the United States.

What do Cora and Dorothy mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Dorothy means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Cora and Dorothy boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Dorothy is primarily a girl name.