Clare vs Barbara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clare

Girl #950 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Clare Rank #950

Barbara Rank #860

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #950 for Clare.

Is Clare or Barbara more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Clare at #950 in the United States.

What do Clare and Barbara mean?

Clare means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin).

Are Clare and Barbara boy or girl names?

Clare is primarily a girl name. Barbara is primarily a girl name.