Charlotte vs Cora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Cora Rank #102

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #102 for Cora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Cora

Hazel Violet Jasper Emmett Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Cora more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Cora at #102 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Cora mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Cora boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Cora is primarily a girl name.

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