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Clara vs Dora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#78
Total SSA Count
3,060
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Dora

Girl #2,603 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Spanish Eastern European Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,603
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clara Rank #78
Dora Rank #2,603

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #2603 for Dora.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara or Dora more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Dora at #2603 in the United States.

What do Clara and Dora mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Dora means "gift" (Greek origin).

Are Clara and Dora boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Dora is primarily a girl name.

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