Clara vs Clare

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #950 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

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Clara Rank #78

Clare Rank #950

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #950 for Clare.

Is Clara or Clare more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Clare at #950 in the United States.

What do Clara and Clare mean?

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

Are Clara and Clare boy or girl names?

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