Clair vs Clements

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Clair Rank #4,659
Clements Rank #28,380

Clair is more popular, ranked #4659 vs #28380 for Clements.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clair ___

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

Clements ___

  • Clements Henry
  • Clements Edward
  • Clements William
  • Clements James
  • Clements August
  • Clements Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clair

Drew Grace Blanche Hugh Elise

If you choose Clements

Cornelius Barnaby Edmund Phoebe Cecily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clair or Clements more popular?

Clair is more popular, ranked #4659 compared to Clements at #28380 in the United States.

What do Clair and Clements mean?

Clair means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin (clarus) origin). Clements means "son of Clement, gentle one" (Latin origin).

Are Clair and Clements boy or girl names?

Clair is primarily a girl name. Clements is primarily a boy name.

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