Beverly vs Clare

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beverly

Girl #1,049 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Beverley (Yorkshire place name)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,049
Total SSA Count
239
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bev, Bevo

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Beverly Rank #1,049
Clare Rank #950

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 vs #1049 for Beverly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Beverly ___

  • Beverly Ann
  • Beverly Jean
  • Beverly Rose
  • Beverly Lee
  • Beverly Marie
  • Beverly Jo

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 Beverly

Dorothy Gloria Shirley Harold Walter

If you choose Clare

Margaret Eleanor Thomas Henry Cecily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beverly or Clare more popular?

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 compared to Beverly at #1049 in the United States.

What do Beverly and Clare mean?

Beverly means "from Beverley (Yorkshire place name)" (Old English origin). Clare means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin).

Are Beverly and Clare boy or girl names?

Beverly is primarily a girl name. Clare is primarily a girl name.

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