Clare vs Dare

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clare

Girl #950 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #69,020 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, to have courage"

Origin: Old English

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Clare Rank #950

Dare Rank #69,020

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 vs #69020 for Dare.

Is Clare or Dare more popular?

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 compared to Dare at #69020 in the United States.

What do Clare and Dare mean?

Clare means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Dare means "bold, to have courage" (Old English origin).

Are Clare and Dare boy or girl names?

Clare is primarily a girl name. Dare is primarily a girl name.