Cailee vs Clair

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cailee

Girl #4,722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"joyful gathering, dance"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish-American Scottish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,722
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cai, Lee, Cae

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Clair

Girl #4,659 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin (clarus)

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,659
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cla, Cly, Clie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cailee Rank #4,722
Clair Rank #4,659

Clair is more popular, ranked #4659 vs #4722 for Cailee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cailee ___

  • Cailee Rose
  • Cailee Anne
  • Cailee Grace
  • Cailee Mae
  • Cailee Jo
  • Cailee Renee

Clair ___

  • Clair Marie
  • Clair Louise
  • Clair Anne
  • Clair Rose
  • Clair Elizabeth
  • Clair Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cailee

Zoey Hailey Emmaline Paige Liam

If you choose Clair

Drew Grace Blanche Hugh Elise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cailee or Clair more popular?

Clair is more popular, ranked #4659 compared to Cailee at #4722 in the United States.

What do Cailee and Clair mean?

Cailee means "joyful gathering, dance" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Clair means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin (clarus) origin).

Are Cailee and Clair boy or girl names?

Cailee is primarily a girl name. Clair is primarily a girl name.

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