Vera vs Elvira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vera

Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

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Girl #2,277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign, true"

Origin: Visigothic Germanic

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Vera Rank #226

Elvira Rank #2,277

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 vs #2277 for Elvira.

Is Vera or Elvira more popular?

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Elvira at #2277 in the United States.

What do Vera and Elvira mean?

Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin). Elvira means "foreign, true" (Visigothic Germanic origin).

Are Vera and Elvira boy or girl names?

Vera is primarily a girl name. Elvira is primarily a girl name.