Cloral vs Zelma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zelma

Girl #6,713 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"helmet of God, divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,713
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zel, Zellie, Elma

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Popularity Comparison

Cloral Rank #19,918
Zelma Rank #6,713

Zelma is more popular, ranked #6713 vs #19918 for Cloral.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cloral ___

  • Cloral James
  • Cloral Thomas
  • Cloral Lee
  • Cloral Roy
  • Cloral Dale
  • Cloral Gene

Zelma ___

  • Zelma Marie
  • Zelma Louise
  • Zelma Ann
  • Zelma Grace
  • Zelma Jean
  • Zelma Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cloral

Mabel Roy Elda Vern Fern

If you choose Zelma

Velma Thelma Alma Elna Mabel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cloral or Zelma more popular?

Zelma is more popular, ranked #6713 compared to Cloral at #19918 in the United States.

What do Cloral and Zelma mean?

Cloral means "green, blooming" (Latin/Greek origin). Zelma means "helmet of God, divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Cloral and Zelma boy or girl names?

Cloral is primarily a boy name. Zelma is primarily a girl name.

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