Cora vs Madeline

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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Madeline

Girl #87 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine)

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#87
Total SSA Count
2,907
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddi, Maddie

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Popularity Comparison

Cora Rank #102
Madeline Rank #87

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 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

Madeline ___

  • Madeline Rose
  • Madeline Grace
  • Madeline Claire
  • Madeline Elise
  • Madeline Jane
  • Madeline Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cora

Hazel Violet Jasper Emmett Nora

If you choose Madeline

Charlotte Eleanor Josephine Henry Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cora or Madeline more popular?

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Cora at #102 in the United States.

What do Cora and Madeline mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Madeline means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine) origin).

Are Cora and Madeline boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Madeline is primarily a girl name.

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