Dorothy vs Nora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dorothy

Girl #431 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"woman of honor"

Origin: Irish

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Dorothy Rank #431

Nora Rank #22

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 vs #431 for Dorothy.

Is Dorothy or Nora more popular?

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Dorothy at #431 in the United States.

What do Dorothy and Nora mean?

Dorothy means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Nora means "woman of honor" (Irish origin).

Are Dorothy and Nora boy or girl names?

Dorothy is primarily a girl name. Nora is primarily a girl name.