Carlisle vs Clancy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlisle

Boy #3,294 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fort at Luguvalium"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

English British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,294
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Carl, Car

Playground Safety Score

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Clancy

Boy #3,215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red warrior, son of the red warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,215
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carlisle Rank #3,294
Clancy Rank #3,215

Clancy is more popular, ranked #3215 vs #3294 for Carlisle.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carlisle ___

  • Carlisle James
  • Carlisle Edward
  • Carlisle Henry
  • Carlisle Thomas
  • Carlisle Alexander
  • Carlisle Reid

Clancy ___

  • Clancy Patrick
  • Clancy Finn
  • Clancy James
  • Clancy Declan
  • Clancy Rory
  • Clancy Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carlisle

Emmett Edward Eleanor Rosalie Jasper

If you choose Clancy

Fionn Saoirse Ciarán Brigid Rónán

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlisle or Clancy more popular?

Clancy is more popular, ranked #3215 compared to Carlisle at #3294 in the United States.

What do Carlisle and Clancy mean?

Carlisle means "fort at Luguvalium" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Clancy means "red warrior, son of the red warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Carlisle and Clancy boy or girl names?

Carlisle is primarily a boy name. Clancy is primarily a boy name.

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