Richard vs Clare

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Girl #950 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Clare Rank #950

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #950 for Clare.

Is Richard or Clare more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Clare at #950 in the United States.

What do Richard and Clare mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Clare means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Clare boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Clare is primarily a girl name.