Clara vs Willow

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

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Emery Sage Ariella Elaina

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Willow

Girl #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From Old English 'welig', the willow tree; a nature name associated with flowing water and healing"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #41
Total SSA Count: 4,653
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Lila Ella Kinsley Aurora

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Popularity Comparison

Clara Rank #78

Willow Rank #41

Willow is more popular, ranked #41 vs #78 for Clara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara or Willow more popular?

Willow is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Clara at #78 in the United States.

What do Clara and Willow mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Willow means "From Old English 'welig', the willow tree; a nature name associated with flowing water and healing" (English origin).

Are Clara and Willow boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Willow is primarily a girl name.

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