Clair vs Emelie

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

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Emelie

Girl #4,492 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Swedish Norwegian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,492
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Emi

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Popularity Comparison

Clair Rank #4,659
Emelie Rank #4,492

Emelie is more popular, ranked #4492 vs #4659 for Clair.

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

Emelie ___

  • Emelie Rose
  • Emelie Grace
  • Emelie Claire
  • Emelie Marie
  • Emelie Louise
  • Emelie Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clair

Drew Grace Blanche Hugh Elise

If you choose Emelie

Astrid Sigrid Maja Frida Elsa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clair or Emelie more popular?

Emelie is more popular, ranked #4492 compared to Clair at #4659 in the United States.

What do Clair and Emelie mean?

Clair means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin (clarus) origin). Emelie means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin origin).

Are Clair and Emelie boy or girl names?

Clair is primarily a girl name. Emelie is primarily a girl name.

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