Dare vs Clare

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dare

Girl #69,020 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, to have courage"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Girl #950 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

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Dare Rank #69,020

Clare Rank #950

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

Is Dare or Clare more popular?

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

What do Dare and Clare mean?

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

Are Dare and Clare boy or girl names?

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