Clair vs Clara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clair

Girl #4,659 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin (clarus)

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Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Clair Rank #4,659

Clara Rank #78

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #4659 for Clair.

Is Clair or Clara more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Clair at #4659 in the United States.

What do Clair and Clara mean?

Clair means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin (clarus) origin). Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin).

Are Clair and Clara boy or girl names?

Clair is primarily a girl name. Clara is primarily a girl name.