Clair vs Dare

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clair

Girl #4,659 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin (clarus)

French English American

✓ All Clear

Girl #69,020 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, to have courage"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Clair Rank #4,659

Dare Rank #69,020

Clair is more popular, ranked #4659 vs #69020 for Dare.

Is Clair or Dare more popular?

Clair is more popular, ranked #4659 compared to Dare at #69020 in the United States.

What do Clair and Dare mean?

Clair means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin (clarus) origin). Dare means "bold, to have courage" (Old English origin).

Are Clair and Dare boy or girl names?

Clair is primarily a girl name. Dare is primarily a girl name.