Clare vs Prevail

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 #27,367 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to be victorious, overcome obstacles"

Origin: English

American English

15 High Risk

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Clare Rank #27,771

Prevail Rank #27,367

Prevail is more popular, ranked #27367 vs #27771 for Clare.

Is Clare or Prevail more popular?

Prevail is more popular, ranked #27367 compared to Clare at #27771 in the United States.

What do Clare and Prevail mean?

Clare means "clear, bright, famous" (Latin clarus origin). Prevail means "to be victorious, overcome obstacles" (English origin).

Are Clare and Prevail boy or girl names?

Clare is primarily a boy name. Prevail is primarily a boy name.