Clare vs Claire

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clare

Boy #27,771 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clear, bright, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

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Girl #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous, renowned"

Origin: Latin

French English American Irish

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Clare Rank #27,771

Claire Rank #67

Claire is more popular, ranked #67 vs #27771 for Clare.

Is Clare or Claire more popular?

Claire is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Clare at #27771 in the United States.

What do Clare and Claire mean?

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

Are Clare and Claire boy or girl names?

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