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Cora vs Hope

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cora

Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#102
Total SSA Count
2,570
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Hope

Girl #317 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Wish fulfilled"

Cultural Roots

English American Christian Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#317
Total SSA Count
964
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cora Rank #102
Hope Rank #317

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #317 for Hope.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cora or Hope more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Hope at #317 in the United States.

What do Cora and Hope mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Hope means "Wish fulfilled".

Are Cora and Hope boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Hope is primarily a girl name.

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