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Laura vs Flora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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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Popularity Comparison

Laura Rank #358
Flora Rank #647

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laura or Flora more popular?

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

What do Laura and Flora mean?

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

Are Laura and Flora boy or girl names?

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

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