Norah vs Laura

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Norah

Girl #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honor, honorable"

Origin: Latin via Irish

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Girl #358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"laurel tree"

Origin: Latin (laurus)

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Norah Rank #223

Laura Rank #358

Norah is more popular, ranked #223 vs #358 for Laura.

Is Norah or Laura more popular?

Norah is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Laura at #358 in the United States.

What do Norah and Laura mean?

Norah means "honor, honorable" (Latin via Irish origin). Laura means "laurel tree" (Latin (laurus) origin).

Are Norah and Laura boy or girl names?

Norah is primarily a girl name. Laura is primarily a girl name.