Lara vs Clara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lara

Girl #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bay laurel (victory)"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

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Lara Rank #740

Clara Rank #78

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #740 for Lara.

Is Lara or Clara more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Lara at #740 in the United States.

What do Lara and Clara mean?

Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin). Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin).

Are Lara and Clara boy or girl names?

Lara is primarily a girl name. Clara is primarily a girl name.