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Clara vs Adeline

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#78
Total SSA Count
3,060
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Adeline

Girl #58 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, nobility, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French English German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#58
Total SSA Count
3,723
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clara Rank #78
Adeline Rank #58

Adeline is more popular, ranked #58 vs #78 for Clara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara or Adeline more popular?

Adeline is more popular, ranked #58 compared to Clara at #78 in the United States.

What do Clara and Adeline mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Adeline means "noble, nobility, of noble kind" (Germanic origin).

Are Clara and Adeline boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Adeline is primarily a girl name.

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