Cora vs Rody

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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Rody

Boy #19,736 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,736
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rod

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cora Rank #102
Rody Rank #19,736

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #19736 for Rody.

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

Rody ___

  • Rody James
  • Rody Lee
  • Rody Wayne
  • Rody Alan
  • Rody Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cora

Hazel Violet Jasper Emmett Nora

If you choose Rody

Brody Cody Troy Wes Lyle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cora or Rody more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Rody at #19736 in the United States.

What do Cora and Rody mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Rody means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Cora and Rody boy or girl names?

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

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