Cora vs Doris

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

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Doris

Girl #2,193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Dorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,193
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dorie, Dory

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Popularity Comparison

Cora Rank #102
Doris Rank #2,193

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #2193 for Doris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cora ___

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

Doris ___

  • Doris Jean
  • Doris Mae
  • Doris Louise
  • Doris Ann
  • Doris Ruth
  • Doris Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cora

Hazel Violet Jasper Emmett Nora

If you choose Doris

Agnes Mildred Ethel Norman Walter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cora or Doris more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Doris at #2193 in the United States.

What do Cora and Doris mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Doris means "Dorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Cora and Doris boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Doris is primarily a girl name.

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