Clara vs Rowan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #266 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Clara Rank #78

Rowan Rank #266

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #266 for Rowan.

Is Clara or Rowan more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Rowan at #266 in the United States.

What do Clara and Rowan mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Rowan means "little red one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Clara and Rowan boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Rowan is primarily a girl name.