What does Cordelia mean?
A literary name of debated roots, often linked to the Latin cor, “heart.” Cordelia is King Lear’s loyal daughter.
What does Juno mean?
Juno is the Roman queen of the gods, linked to “youth” and vitality.
Cordelia vs Juno
Which is more popular?
Cordelia is more popular than Juno today: about 258 US babies were given the name Cordelia in 2025, compared with 179 named Juno.
| Cordelia | Juno | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Of debated origin, “heart” | Queen of the heavens |
| Origin | Latin | Latin |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | kor-DEEL-yuh | JOO-noh |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1919 |
| Peak year | 2015 (286) | 2025 (179) |
| In 2025 | 258 | 179 |
| Trend | Rising | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Cordelia
Juno
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Cordelia | Juno |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,458 | 882 |
| 2010s | 2,277 | 757 |
| 2000s | 1,218 | 108 |
| 1990s | 367 | 17 |
| 1980s | 338 | 0 |
| 1970s | 352 | 0 |
| 1960s | 566 | 0 |
| 1950s | 772 | 0 |
| 1940s | 780 | 0 |
| 1930s | 839 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,131 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,087 | 6 |
| 1900s | 600 | 0 |
| 1890s | 575 | 0 |
| 1880s | 546 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cordelia or Juno more popular?
Cordelia is more popular than Juno today: about 258 US babies were given the name Cordelia in 2025, compared with 179 named Juno.
What is the difference between Cordelia and Juno?
Cordelia means Of debated origin, “heart” (Latin origin), while Juno means Queen of the heavens (Latin origin).
Which name is older, Cordelia or Juno?
In US records, Cordelia first appears in 1880 and Juno in 1919, so Cordelia has the longer recorded history.