Lorelei vs Clara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lorelei

Girl #456 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"murmuring rock, ambush rock"

Origin: Celtic/Germanic

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Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Lorelei Rank #456

Clara Rank #78

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #456 for Lorelei.

Is Lorelei or Clara more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Lorelei at #456 in the United States.

What do Lorelei and Clara mean?

Lorelei means "murmuring rock, ambush rock" (Celtic/Germanic origin). Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin).

Are Lorelei and Clara boy or girl names?

Lorelei is primarily a girl name. Clara is primarily a girl name.