Nora vs Lara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nora

Boy #19,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Honor"

Origin: Latin via Irish

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Boy #20,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"household spirit, ancestral guardian"

Origin: Latin

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Nora Rank #19,726

Lara Rank #20,060

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

Is Nora or Lara more popular?

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

What do Nora and Lara mean?

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

Are Nora and Lara boy or girl names?

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