Clare vs Kirk

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clare

Boy #27,771 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clear, bright, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

English Irish Italian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church, one who lives by a church"

Origin: Old Norse kirkja

Scottish American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Clare Rank #27,771

Kirk Rank #2,573

Kirk is more popular, ranked #2573 vs #27771 for Clare.

Is Clare or Kirk more popular?

Kirk is more popular, ranked #2573 compared to Clare at #27771 in the United States.

What do Clare and Kirk mean?

Clare means "clear, bright, famous" (Latin clarus origin). Kirk means "church, one who lives by a church" (Old Norse kirkja origin).

Are Clare and Kirk boy or girl names?

Clare is primarily a boy name. Kirk is primarily a boy name.