Clara vs Lara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bay laurel (victory)"

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Clara Rank #78

Lara Rank #740

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #740 for Lara.

Is Clara or Lara more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Lara at #740 in the United States.

What do Clara and Lara mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin).

Are Clara and Lara boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Lara is primarily a girl name.