Cynthia vs Lara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cynthia

Girl #827 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"woman from Mount Cynthus"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bay laurel (victory)"

Origin: Latin

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Cynthia Rank #827

Lara Rank #740

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 vs #827 for Cynthia.

Is Cynthia or Lara more popular?

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 compared to Cynthia at #827 in the United States.

What do Cynthia and Lara mean?

Cynthia means "woman from Mount Cynthus" (Greek origin). Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin).

Are Cynthia and Lara boy or girl names?

Cynthia is primarily a girl name. Lara is primarily a girl name.