Clara vs Lorelei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #456 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"murmuring rock, ambush rock"

Origin: Celtic/Germanic

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Clara Rank #78

Lorelei Rank #456

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #456 for Lorelei.

Is Clara or Lorelei more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Lorelei at #456 in the United States.

What do Clara and Lorelei mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Lorelei means "murmuring rock, ambush rock" (Celtic/Germanic origin).

Are Clara and Lorelei boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Lorelei is primarily a girl name.