Cora vs Josephine

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

Cora Rank #102
Josephine Rank #56

Josephine is more popular, ranked #56 vs #102 for Cora.

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

Josephine ___

  • Josephine Claire
  • Josephine Anne
  • Josephine Rose
  • Josephine Louise
  • Josephine Grace
  • Josephine Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cora

Hazel Violet Jasper Emmett Nora

If you choose Josephine

Theodore Sebastian Eleanor Adelaide Henri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cora or Josephine more popular?

Josephine is more popular, ranked #56 compared to Cora at #102 in the United States.

What do Cora and Josephine mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Josephine means "may God add children" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cora and Josephine boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Josephine is primarily a girl name.

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