Lara vs Nora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lara

Boy #20,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"household spirit, ancestral guardian"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #19,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Honor"

Origin: Latin via Irish

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Lara Rank #20,060

Nora Rank #19,726

Nora is more popular, ranked #19726 vs #20060 for Lara.

Is Lara or Nora more popular?

Nora is more popular, ranked #19726 compared to Lara at #20060 in the United States.

What do Lara and Nora mean?

Lara means "household spirit, ancestral guardian" (Latin origin). Nora means "Honor" (Latin via Irish origin).

Are Lara and Nora boy or girl names?

Lara is primarily a boy name. Nora is primarily a boy name.