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Elsie vs Cora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elsie

Girl #155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#155
Total SSA Count
1,901
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Elsie Rank #155
Cora Rank #102

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #155 for Elsie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elsie or Cora more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Elsie at #155 in the United States.

What do Elsie and Cora mean?

Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin). Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin).

Are Elsie and Cora boy or girl names?

Elsie is primarily a girl name. Cora is primarily a girl name.

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