Charlotte vs Clare

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Charlotte Rank #4
Clare Rank #950

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #950 for Clare.

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

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Clare

Margaret Eleanor Thomas Henry Cecily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Clare more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Clare at #950 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Clare mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Clare means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Clare boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Clare is primarily a girl name.

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