Clair

Pronunciation: [ kl-EHR ]

Boy Name #28,546 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Clair is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced kl-EHR.

Parents who love the name Clair often also consider Clara, Claudia, Claire .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #28,546
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Cla Cly Claie

Also a Girl Name

Clair is also used as a girl name, ranked #4659.

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Similar Names

Clara Claudia Claire Clementine Cleo Clare Clyde Claudie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clair

Is Clair a boy or girl name?

Clair is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #28546. As a girl name, it is ranked #4659. Clair is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Clair?

Clair is pronounced kl-EHR.

How popular is the name Clair?

Clair is currently ranked #28546 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Clair?

Common nicknames for Clair include Cla, Cly, and Claie.

Is Clair a common or rare name?

Clair is an uncommon name, ranked #28546 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Clair

Clair is a boy name .

Is Clair a boy or girl name? Clair is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,546 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,659. Clair is more commonly used as a girl name.

Clair is currently ranked #28,546 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Clair include Cla, Cly, and Claie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.