Clara vs Clair

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #4,659 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin (clarus)

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Clara Rank #78

Clair Rank #4,659

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #4659 for Clair.

Is Clara or Clair more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Clair at #4659 in the United States.

What do Clara and Clair mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Clair means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin (clarus) origin).

Are Clara and Clair boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Clair is primarily a girl name.