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Clair vs Vera

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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Vera

Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian English Spanish Italian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#226
Total SSA Count
1,351
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clair Rank #4,659
Vera Rank #226

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 vs #4659 for Clair.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clair or Vera more popular?

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Clair at #4659 in the United States.

What do Clair and Vera mean?

Clair means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin (clarus) origin). Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin).

Are Clair and Vera boy or girl names?

Clair is primarily a girl name. Vera is primarily a girl name.

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