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Cora vs Vera

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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Vera

Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian English Spanish Italian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#226
Total SSA Count
1,351
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cora Rank #102
Vera Rank #226

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #226 for Vera.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cora or Vera more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Vera at #226 in the United States.

What do Cora and Vera mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin).

Are Cora and Vera boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Vera is primarily a girl name.

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