Abigael vs Clare

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clare

Girl #950 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#950
Total SSA Count
276
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clary

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abigael Rank #3,918
Clare Rank #950

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 vs #3918 for Abigael.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abigael ___

  • Abigael Grace
  • Abigael Rose
  • Abigael Lynn
  • Abigael Marie
  • Abigael Elizabeth

Clare ___

  • Clare Marie
  • Clare Elizabeth
  • Clare Anne
  • Clare Rose
  • Clare Josephine
  • Clare Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abigael

Hannah Naomi Miriam Elijah Samuel

If you choose Clare

Margaret Eleanor Thomas Henry Cecily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigael or Clare more popular?

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 compared to Abigael at #3918 in the United States.

What do Abigael and Clare mean?

Abigael means "my father is joy" (Hebrew origin). Clare means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin).

Are Abigael and Clare boy or girl names?

Abigael is primarily a girl name. Clare is primarily a girl name.

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