Clara vs Clare

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #27,771 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clear, bright, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

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Clara Rank #78

Clare Rank #27,771

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #27771 for Clare.

Is Clara or Clare more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Clare at #27771 in the United States.

What do Clara and Clare mean?

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

Are Clara and Clare boy or girl names?

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