Cora vs Palmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Palmer

Girl #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pilgrim, palm-bearer"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#258
Total SSA Count
1,221
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Palmy, Palms

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cora Rank #102
Palmer Rank #258

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #258 for Palmer.

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

Palmer ___

  • Palmer Grace
  • Palmer Anne
  • Palmer Rose
  • Palmer Claire
  • Palmer Jane
  • Palmer Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cora

Hazel Violet Jasper Emmett Nora

If you choose Palmer

Greer Sloane Beckett Fletcher Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cora or Palmer more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Palmer at #258 in the United States.

What do Cora and Palmer mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Palmer means "pilgrim, palm-bearer" (Middle English origin).

Are Cora and Palmer boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Palmer is primarily a girl name.

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