Clare vs Carol

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clare

Boy #27,771 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clear, bright, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

English Irish Italian American

✓ All Clear

Girl #2,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"song of joy, joyful song"

Origin: Old French

English American Welsh Irish

✓ All Clear

Clare Rank #27,771

Carol Rank #2,640

Carol is more popular, ranked #2640 vs #27771 for Clare.

Is Clare or Carol more popular?

Carol is more popular, ranked #2640 compared to Clare at #27771 in the United States.

What do Clare and Carol mean?

Clare means "clear, bright, famous" (Latin clarus origin). Carol means "song of joy, joyful song" (Old French origin).

Are Clare and Carol boy or girl names?

Clare is primarily a boy name. Carol is primarily a girl name.