Clair vs Barbara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clair

Girl #4,659 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin (clarus)

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Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Clair Rank #4,659

Barbara Rank #860

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #4659 for Clair.

Is Clair or Barbara more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Clair at #4659 in the United States.

What do Clair and Barbara mean?

Clair means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin (clarus) origin). Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin).

Are Clair and Barbara boy or girl names?

Clair is primarily a girl name. Barbara is primarily a girl name.