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Vera vs Clair

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vera

Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian English Spanish Italian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#226
Total SSA Count
1,351
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Clair

Girl #4,659 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin (clarus)

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,659
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Vera Rank #226
Clair Rank #4,659

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 vs #4659 for Clair.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vera or Clair more popular?

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Clair at #4659 in the United States.

What do Vera and Clair mean?

Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin). Clair means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin (clarus) origin).

Are Vera and Clair boy or girl names?

Vera is primarily a girl name. Clair is primarily a girl name.

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