Clare vs Clara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clare

Boy #27,771 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clear, bright, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

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Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Clare Rank #27,771

Clara Rank #78

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #27771 for Clare.

Is Clare or Clara more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Clare at #27771 in the United States.

What do Clare and Clara mean?

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

Are Clare and Clara boy or girl names?

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