Clare vs Kate

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 #27,200 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"each of the two; pure"

Origin: Greek

English Greek American

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Clare Rank #27,771

Kate Rank #27,200

Kate is more popular, ranked #27200 vs #27771 for Clare.

Is Clare or Kate more popular?

Kate is more popular, ranked #27200 compared to Clare at #27771 in the United States.

What do Clare and Kate mean?

Clare means "clear, bright, famous" (Latin clarus origin). Kate means "each of the two; pure" (Greek origin).

Are Clare and Kate boy or girl names?

Clare is primarily a boy name. Kate is primarily a boy name.