Cora vs Rob

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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Rob

Boy #19,807 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,807
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

54 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cora Rank #102
Rob Rank #19,807

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #19807 for Rob.

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

Rob ___

  • Rob Ryan
  • Rob James
  • Rob Andrew
  • Rob Michael
  • Rob Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cora

Hazel Violet Jasper Emmett Nora

If you choose Rob

Kate Sam Tom Beth Dan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cora or Rob more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Rob at #19807 in the United States.

What do Cora and Rob mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Rob means "bright fame" (Germanic origin).

Are Cora and Rob boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Rob is primarily a boy name.

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