Clara vs Adelaide

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #271 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Old High German

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Clara Rank #78

Adelaide Rank #271

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #271 for Adelaide.

Is Clara or Adelaide more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Adelaide at #271 in the United States.

What do Clara and Adelaide mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Adelaide means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Old High German origin).

Are Clara and Adelaide boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Adelaide is primarily a girl name.