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