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Nora vs Dora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nora

Girl #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman of honor"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#22
Total SSA Count
6,128
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Dora

Girl #2,603 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Spanish Eastern European Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,603
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nora Rank #22
Dora Rank #2,603

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 vs #2603 for Dora.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nora or Dora more popular?

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Dora at #2603 in the United States.

What do Nora and Dora mean?

Nora means "woman of honor" (Irish origin). Dora means "gift" (Greek origin).

Are Nora and Dora boy or girl names?

Nora is primarily a girl name. Dora is primarily a girl name.

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