Clare vs Clara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clare

Girl #950 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Clare Rank #950

Clara Rank #78

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #950 for Clare.

Is Clare or Clara more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Clare at #950 in the United States.

What do Clare and Clara mean?

Clare means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin).

Are Clare and Clara boy or girl names?

Clare is primarily a girl name. Clara is primarily a girl name.