Abigayle 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

Popularity Comparison

Abigayle Rank #5,586
Clare Rank #950

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 vs #5586 for Abigayle.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abigayle ___

  • Abigayle Grace
  • Abigayle Rose
  • Abigayle Mae
  • Abigayle Joy
  • Abigayle Claire
  • Abigayle Faith

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 Abigayle

Hannah Naomi Elijah Samuel Sarah

If you choose Clare

Margaret Eleanor Thomas Henry Cecily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abigayle or Clare more popular?

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 compared to Abigayle at #5586 in the United States.

What do Abigayle and Clare mean?

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

Are Abigayle and Clare boy or girl names?

Abigayle is primarily a girl name. Clare is primarily a girl name.

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