Debora vs Lenore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Debora

Girl #2,115 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bee"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Spanish Portuguese Italian Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,115
Total SSA Count
90
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Deb, Debbie, Bora

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Lenore

Girl #2,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Provençal

Cultural Roots

English French American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,009
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Len, Nore, Nori

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Popularity Comparison

Debora Rank #2,115
Lenore Rank #2,009

Lenore is more popular, ranked #2009 vs #2115 for Debora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Debora ___

  • Debora Maria
  • Debora Sofia
  • Debora Isabel
  • Debora Lucia
  • Debora Elena
  • Debora Cristina

Lenore ___

  • Lenore Rose
  • Lenore Grace
  • Lenore Mae
  • Lenore Claire
  • Lenore Estelle
  • Lenore Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Debora

Rachel Miriam Joshua Benjamin Esther

If you choose Lenore

Edgar Poe Sylvia Isadora Oberon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Debora or Lenore more popular?

Lenore is more popular, ranked #2009 compared to Debora at #2115 in the United States.

What do Debora and Lenore mean?

Debora means "bee" (Hebrew origin). Lenore means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Provençal origin).

Are Debora and Lenore boy or girl names?

Debora is primarily a girl name. Lenore is primarily a girl name.

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