Agnes vs Clare

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Agnes

Girl #1,064 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #950 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

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Agnes Rank #1,064

Clare Rank #950

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 vs #1064 for Agnes.

Is Agnes or Clare more popular?

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 compared to Agnes at #1064 in the United States.

What do Agnes and Clare mean?

Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin). Clare means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin).

Are Agnes and Clare boy or girl names?

Agnes is primarily a girl name. Clare is primarily a girl name.