Cora vs Margot

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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Margot

Girl #126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin French

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#126
Total SSA Count
2,223
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Margo, Marge

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cora Rank #102
Margot Rank #126

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #126 for Margot.

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

Margot ___

  • Margot Rose
  • Margot Louise
  • Margot Claire
  • Margot Simone
  • Margot Elise
  • Margot Vivienne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cora

Hazel Violet Jasper Emmett Nora

If you choose Margot

Cecily Sylvia Hugo Felix Genevieve

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cora or Margot more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Margot at #126 in the United States.

What do Cora and Margot mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Margot means "pearl" (Greek via Latin French origin).

Are Cora and Margot boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Margot is primarily a girl name.

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