Cora vs Geraldine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cora

Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish Irish

✓ All Clear

Girl #2,024 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Old Germanic

English French American Irish

15 High Risk

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Cora Rank #102

Geraldine Rank #2,024

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #2024 for Geraldine.

Is Cora or Geraldine more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Geraldine at #2024 in the United States.

What do Cora and Geraldine mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Geraldine means "spear ruler" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Cora and Geraldine boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Geraldine is primarily a girl name.