Devorah vs Leora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leora

Girl #1,528 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish English Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,528
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Lea, Ora

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Devorah Rank #1,418
Leora Rank #1,528

Devorah is more popular, ranked #1418 vs #1528 for Leora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devorah ___

  • Devorah Miriam
  • Devorah Rachel
  • Devorah Sarah
  • Devorah Leah
  • Devorah Hannah
  • Devorah Ruth

Leora ___

  • Leora Grace
  • Leora Ruth
  • Leora Eve
  • Leora Belle
  • Leora Mae
  • Leora Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devorah

Miriam Shoshana Rivkah Tamar Avigail

If you choose Leora

Naomi Miriam Solomon Eli Esther

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devorah or Leora more popular?

Devorah is more popular, ranked #1418 compared to Leora at #1528 in the United States.

What do Devorah and Leora mean?

Devorah means "bee" (Hebrew origin). Leora means "my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Devorah and Leora boy or girl names?

Devorah is primarily a girl name. Leora is primarily a girl name.

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