Carol vs Clara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carol

Girl #2,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"song of joy, joyful song"

Origin: Old French

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Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Carol Rank #2,640

Clara Rank #78

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #2640 for Carol.

Is Carol or Clara more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Carol at #2640 in the United States.

What do Carol and Clara mean?

Carol means "song of joy, joyful song" (Old French origin). Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin).

Are Carol and Clara boy or girl names?

Carol is primarily a girl name. Clara is primarily a girl name.