Claire

Pronunciation: [ kl-EHR ]

Boy Name #32,679 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #32,679
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Cla Cly Claie Claiie

Also a Girl Name

Claire is also used as a girl name, ranked #67.

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Similar Names

Clara Claudia Claire Clementine Cleo Clare Clyde Claudie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Claire

Is Claire a boy or girl name?

Claire is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #32679. As a girl name, it is ranked #67. Claire is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Claire?

Claire is pronounced kl-EHR.

How popular is the name Claire?

Claire is currently ranked #32679 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Claire?

Common nicknames for Claire include Cla, Cly, Claie, and Claiie.

Is Claire a common or rare name?

Claire is an uncommon name, ranked #32679 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Claire

Claire is a boy name .

Is Claire a boy or girl name? Claire is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,679 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #67. Claire is more commonly used as a girl name.

Claire is currently ranked #32,679 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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