Charlotte vs Claire

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Claire

Girl #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"illustrious, renowned"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

French English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#67
Total SSA Count
3,329
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cla, Clai, Claiy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Claire Rank #67

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #67 for Claire.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Claire ___

  • Claire Elizabeth
  • Claire Anne
  • Claire Louise
  • Claire Olivia
  • Claire Marie
  • Claire Isabelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Claire

Sophie Isabelle James Henry Rose

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Claire more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Claire at #67 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Claire mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Claire means "illustrious, renowned" (Old French origin).

Are Charlotte and Claire boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Claire is primarily a girl name.

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