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Clair vs Blair

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clair

Girl #4,659 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin (clarus)

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,659
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Blair

Boy #2,167 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"battlefield (poetic extension)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,167
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clair Rank #4,659
Blair Rank #2,167

Blair is more popular, ranked #2167 vs #4659 for Clair.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clair or Blair more popular?

Blair is more popular, ranked #2167 compared to Clair at #4659 in the United States.

What do Clair and Blair mean?

Clair means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin (clarus) origin). Blair means "battlefield (poetic extension)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Clair and Blair boy or girl names?

Clair is primarily a girl name. Blair is primarily a boy name.

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