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Coral

Pronunciation: [ k-AWR-uhl ]

Boy Name #38,327 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Coral is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AWR-uhl.

Parents who love the name Coral often also consider Cora, Cornelia, Cordelia .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#38,327
Total SSA Count
5

Nicknames

Cor Coy Corie

Also a Girl Name

Coral is also used as a girl name, ranked #1897.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coral

Is Coral a boy or girl name?
Coral is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #38327. As a girl name, it is ranked #1897. Coral is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Coral?
Coral is pronounced k-AWR-uhl.
How popular is the name Coral?
Coral is currently ranked #38327 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Coral?
Common nicknames for Coral include Cor, Coy, and Corie.
Is Coral a common or rare name?
Coral is an uncommon name, ranked #38327 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Coral

Coral is a boy name .

Is Coral a boy or girl name? Coral is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,327 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,897. Coral is more commonly used as a girl name.

Coral is currently ranked #38,327 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Coral include Cor, Coy, and Corie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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