Clara vs Carol

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #2,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"song of joy, joyful song"

Origin: Old French

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Clara Rank #78

Carol Rank #2,640

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #2640 for Carol.

Is Clara or Carol more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Carol at #2640 in the United States.

What do Clara and Carol mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Carol means "song of joy, joyful song" (Old French origin).

Are Clara and Carol boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Carol is primarily a girl name.