Clare vs Bub

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clare

Boy #27,771 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clear, bright, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

English Irish Italian American

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Boy #27,719 Most Popular

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Clare Rank #27,771

Bub Rank #27,719

Bub is more popular, ranked #27719 vs #27771 for Clare.

Is Clare or Bub more popular?

Bub is more popular, ranked #27719 compared to Clare at #27771 in the United States.

What do Clare and Bub mean?

Clare means "clear, bright, famous" (Latin clarus origin).

Are Clare and Bub boy or girl names?

Clare is primarily a boy name. Bub is primarily a boy name.