Clara vs Palmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilgrim, palm-bearer"

Origin: Middle English

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Clara Rank #78

Palmer Rank #258

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #258 for Palmer.

Is Clara or Palmer more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Palmer at #258 in the United States.

What do Clara and Palmer mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Palmer means "pilgrim, palm-bearer" (Middle English origin).

Are Clara and Palmer boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Palmer is primarily a girl name.