Claire vs Clare

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Claire

Girl #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous, renowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #27,771 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clear, bright, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

English Irish Italian American

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Claire Rank #67

Clare Rank #27,771

Claire is more popular, ranked #67 vs #27771 for Clare.

Is Claire or Clare more popular?

Claire is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Clare at #27771 in the United States.

What do Claire and Clare mean?

Claire means "famous, renowned" (Latin origin). Clare means "clear, bright, famous" (Latin clarus origin).

Are Claire and Clare boy or girl names?

Claire is primarily a girl name. Clare is primarily a boy name.