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Hope vs Cora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hope

Girl #317 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Wish fulfilled"

Cultural Roots

English American Christian Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#317
Total SSA Count
964
Syllables
1
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

Hope Rank #317
Cora Rank #102

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #317 for Hope.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hope or Cora more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Hope at #317 in the United States.

What do Hope and Cora mean?

Hope means "Wish fulfilled". Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin).

Are Hope and Cora boy or girl names?

Hope is primarily a girl name. Cora is primarily a girl name.

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