Anne vs Clare

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anne

Girl #650 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#650
Total SSA Count
450
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Annie, Ann

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anne Rank #650
Clare Rank #950

Anne is more popular, ranked #650 vs #950 for Clare.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anne ___

  • Anne Marie
  • Anne Elizabeth
  • Anne Louise
  • Anne Catherine
  • Anne Margaret
  • Anne Victoria

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 Anne

Charles Henry Margaret Eleanor George

If you choose Clare

Margaret Eleanor Thomas Henry Cecily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anne or Clare more popular?

Anne is more popular, ranked #650 compared to Clare at #950 in the United States.

What do Anne and Clare mean?

Anne means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Clare means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin).

Are Anne and Clare boy or girl names?

Anne is primarily a girl name. Clare is primarily a girl name.

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