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Flora vs Laura

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flora

Girl #647 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flower"

Origin: Latin (flos, floris)

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#647
Total SSA Count
452
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Laura

Girl #358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel tree"

Origin: Latin (laurus)

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#358
Total SSA Count
868
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Flora Rank #647
Laura Rank #358

Laura is more popular, ranked #358 vs #647 for Flora.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flora or Laura more popular?

Laura is more popular, ranked #358 compared to Flora at #647 in the United States.

What do Flora and Laura mean?

Flora means "flower" (Latin (flos, floris) origin). Laura means "laurel tree" (Latin (laurus) origin).

Are Flora and Laura boy or girl names?

Flora is primarily a girl name. Laura is primarily a girl name.

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