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Claris vs Clara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Claris

Girl #19,625 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Latin clarus

Cultural Roots

Latin French English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,625
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#78
Total SSA Count
3,060
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Claris Rank #19,625
Clara Rank #78

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #19625 for Claris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claris or Clara more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Claris at #19625 in the United States.

What do Claris and Clara mean?

Claris means "bright, clear, luminous" (Latin clarus origin). Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin).

Are Claris and Clara boy or girl names?

Claris is primarily a girl name. Clara is primarily a girl name.

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