Carol vs Clare

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carol

Girl #2,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"song of joy, joyful song"

Origin: Old French

English American Welsh Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #27,771 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clear, bright, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

English Irish Italian American

✓ All Clear

Carol Rank #2,640

Clare Rank #27,771

Carol is more popular, ranked #2640 vs #27771 for Clare.

Is Carol or Clare more popular?

Carol is more popular, ranked #2640 compared to Clare at #27771 in the United States.

What do Carol and Clare mean?

Carol means "song of joy, joyful song" (Old French origin). Clare means "clear, bright, famous" (Latin clarus origin).

Are Carol and Clare boy or girl names?

Carol is primarily a girl name. Clare is primarily a boy name.