Clara vs Melody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #91 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"song, tune, music"

Origin: Greek (melodia)

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Clara Rank #78

Melody Rank #91

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #91 for Melody.

Is Clara or Melody more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Melody at #91 in the United States.

What do Clara and Melody mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Melody means "song, tune, music" (Greek (melodia) origin).

Are Clara and Melody boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Melody is primarily a girl name.