Lorelei vs Cora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lorelei

Girl #456 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"murmuring rock, ambush rock"

Origin: Celtic/Germanic

German American English

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Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish Irish

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Lorelei Rank #456

Cora Rank #102

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #456 for Lorelei.

Is Lorelei or Cora more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Lorelei at #456 in the United States.

What do Lorelei and Cora mean?

Lorelei means "murmuring rock, ambush rock" (Celtic/Germanic origin). Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin).

Are Lorelei and Cora boy or girl names?

Lorelei is primarily a girl name. Cora is primarily a girl name.