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Clare vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clare

Boy #27,771 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clear, bright, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

Cultural Roots

English Irish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#27,771
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#460
Total SSA Count
679
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clare Rank #27,771
Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #27771 for Clare.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clare or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Clare at #27771 in the United States.

What do Clare and Edgar mean?

Clare means "clear, bright, famous" (Latin clarus origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Clare and Edgar boy or girl names?

Clare is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.

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