Clary

Q: Is Clary a boy or girl name?

Clary is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #34275, and as a girl name it ranks #8108.

Q: How popular is the name Clary?

Clary is ranked #34275 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ kl-EHR-ee ]

Boy Name #34,275 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

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

Popularity Over Time

#34,275

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #34,275
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Clark #438 Clarence #1563 Clarke #3358

Nicknames

Cla Cly Claie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Clary Diego

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Clary Bennett

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Clary Andrew

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Clary Adriel

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Clary Angel

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Clary Dominic

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Clary Damian

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Clary Charles

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Clary Brooks

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Also a Girl Name

Clary is also used as a girl name, ranked #8108.

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Clara Girl Latin Claudia Girl Latin Claire Girl Latin Clementine Girl Latin Cleo Girl Greek Clare Girl Latin Clyde Girl Claudie Girl

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clary

Is Clary a boy or girl name?

Clary is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #34275. As a girl name, it is ranked #8108. Clary is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Clary?

Clary is pronounced kl-EHR-ee.

How popular is the name Clary?

Clary is currently ranked #34275 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Clary?

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

Is Clary a common or rare name?

Clary is an uncommon name, ranked #34275 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Clary

Clary is a boy name .

Is Clary a boy or girl name? Clary is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,275 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,108. Clary is more commonly used as a girl name.

Clary is currently ranked #34,275 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

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