Vera vs Viola

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vera

Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

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Girl #1,189 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"violet flower"

Origin: Latin

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Vera Rank #226

Viola Rank #1,189

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 vs #1189 for Viola.

Is Vera or Viola more popular?

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Viola at #1189 in the United States.

What do Vera and Viola mean?

Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin). Viola means "violet flower" (Latin origin).

Are Vera and Viola boy or girl names?

Vera is primarily a girl name. Viola is primarily a girl name.