Spelling Variants
Cora vs Cory: Which Spelling?
Cora and Cory both derive from Greek Korē, so they are variant spellings of the same name.
Global Rank #47
Cora
Origin: English
Cora means "maiden" or "young woman" and derives from the Greek name Korē (Κόρη), which was an epithet of Persephone in Greek mythology.
Global Rank #295
Cory
Origin: English
Cory is derived from the Greek name Korē (Κόρη), meaning "maiden" or "girl," and also functions as a shortened form of Corey, which comes from the Irish surname Ó Corrbhuie,…
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Cora currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.