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Doris vs Cora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Doris

Girl #2,193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Dorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,193
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Doris Rank #2,193
Cora Rank #102

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #2193 for Doris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doris or Cora more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Doris at #2193 in the United States.

What do Doris and Cora mean?

Doris means "Dorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)" (Ancient Greek origin). Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin).

Are Doris and Cora boy or girl names?

Doris is primarily a girl name. Cora is primarily a girl name.

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