Nora vs Dorothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nora

Girl #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"woman of honor"

Origin: Irish

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Girl #431 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Nora Rank #22

Dorothy Rank #431

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 vs #431 for Dorothy.

Is Nora or Dorothy more popular?

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Dorothy at #431 in the United States.

What do Nora and Dorothy mean?

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

Are Nora and Dorothy boy or girl names?

Nora is primarily a girl name. Dorothy is primarily a girl name.