Andrea vs Cora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrea

Girl #185 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, brave, manly"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#185
Total SSA Count
1,624
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andie, Andi, Drea

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Cora

Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#102
Total SSA Count
2,570
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cori, Corie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Andrea Rank #185
Cora Rank #102

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #185 for Andrea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andrea ___

  • Andrea Marie
  • Andrea Lynn
  • Andrea Grace
  • Andrea Nicole
  • Andrea Rose
  • Andrea Ann

Cora ___

  • Cora Jane
  • Cora Mae
  • Cora Louise
  • Cora Belle
  • Cora Anne
  • Cora Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andrea

Marco Gianna Luca Bianca Matteo

If you choose Cora

Hazel Violet Jasper Emmett Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrea or Cora more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Andrea at #185 in the United States.

What do Andrea and Cora mean?

Andrea means "strong, brave, manly" (Greek origin). Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin).

Are Andrea and Cora boy or girl names?

Andrea is primarily a girl name. Cora is primarily a girl name.

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