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Clara vs Vera

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#78
Total SSA Count
3,060
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Vera

Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian English Spanish Italian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#226
Total SSA Count
1,351
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clara Rank #78
Vera Rank #226

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #226 for Vera.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara or Vera more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Vera at #226 in the United States.

What do Clara and Vera mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin).

Are Clara and Vera boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Vera is primarily a girl name.

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