Clara vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Clara Rank #78

Richard Rank #232

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Clara or Richard more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Clara and Richard mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Clara and Richard boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Richard is primarily a boy name.