Cora vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cora

Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Cora Rank #102

Richard Rank #232

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Cora or Richard more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Cora and Richard mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Cora and Richard boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Richard is primarily a boy name.