Lorelei vs Dora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lorelei

Girl #456 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"murmuring rock, ambush rock"

Origin: Celtic/Germanic

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Girl #2,603 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift"

Origin: Greek

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Lorelei Rank #456

Dora Rank #2,603

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 vs #2603 for Dora.

Is Lorelei or Dora more popular?

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Dora at #2603 in the United States.

What do Lorelei and Dora mean?

Lorelei means "murmuring rock, ambush rock" (Celtic/Germanic origin). Dora means "gift" (Greek origin).

Are Lorelei and Dora boy or girl names?

Lorelei is primarily a girl name. Dora is primarily a girl name.