Clara vs Vivian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #77 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"alive, lively"

Origin: Latin (vivianus)

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Clara Rank #78

Vivian Rank #77

Vivian is more popular, ranked #77 vs #78 for Clara.

Is Clara or Vivian more popular?

Vivian is more popular, ranked #77 compared to Clara at #78 in the United States.

What do Clara and Vivian mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Vivian means "alive, lively" (Latin (vivianus) origin).

Are Clara and Vivian boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Vivian is primarily a girl name.