Clare

Pronunciation: [ kl-EHR ]

Boy Name #27,771 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #27,771
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Clark #438 Clarence #1563 Clarke #3358

Nicknames

Cla Cly Claie

Also a Girl Name

Clare is also used as a girl name, ranked #950.

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Similar Names

Clara Claudia Claire Clementine Cleo Clare Clyde Claudie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clare

Is Clare a boy or girl name?

Clare is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #27771. As a girl name, it is ranked #950. Clare is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Clare?

Clare is pronounced kl-EHR.

How popular is the name Clare?

Clare is currently ranked #27771 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Clare?

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

Is Clare a common or rare name?

Clare is an uncommon name, ranked #27771 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Clare

Clare is a boy name .

Is Clare a boy or girl name? Clare is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,771 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #950. Clare is more commonly used as a girl name.

Clare is currently ranked #27,771 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Clare include Clark, Clarence, Clarke . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.