Charity vs Clare

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charity

Girl #2,037 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"generous love, benevolence"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,037
Total SSA Count
95
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Char, Cherry, Cher

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charity Rank #2,037
Clare Rank #950

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 vs #2037 for Charity.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charity ___

  • Charity Hope
  • Charity Faith
  • Charity Grace
  • Charity Anne
  • Charity Joy
  • Charity Elizabeth

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 Charity

Faith Hope Grace Prudence Honor

If you choose Clare

Margaret Eleanor Thomas Henry Cecily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charity or Clare more popular?

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 compared to Charity at #2037 in the United States.

What do Charity and Clare mean?

Charity means "generous love, benevolence" (Latin origin). Clare means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin).

Are Charity and Clare boy or girl names?

Charity is primarily a girl name. Clare is primarily a girl name.

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