Clara vs Dare

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #69,020 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, to have courage"

Origin: Old English

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Clara Rank #78

Dare Rank #69,020

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #69020 for Dare.

Is Clara or Dare more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Dare at #69020 in the United States.

What do Clara and Dare mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Dare means "bold, to have courage" (Old English origin).

Are Clara and Dare boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Dare is primarily a girl name.