Claire vs Barbara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Claire

Girl #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous, renowned"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Claire Rank #67

Barbara Rank #860

Claire is more popular, ranked #67 vs #860 for Barbara.

Is Claire or Barbara more popular?

Claire is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Claire and Barbara mean?

Claire means "famous, renowned" (Latin origin). Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin).

Are Claire and Barbara boy or girl names?

Claire is primarily a girl name. Barbara is primarily a girl name.