Clair vs Fraida

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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Fraida

Girl #4,625 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, happiness"

Origin: Yiddish

Cultural Roots

Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,625
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fray, Fraidy, Ida

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Popularity Comparison

Clair Rank #4,659
Fraida Rank #4,625

Fraida is more popular, ranked #4625 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

Fraida ___

  • Fraida Pearl
  • Fraida Ruth
  • Fraida Miriam
  • Fraida Leah
  • Fraida Rose
  • Fraida Esther

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clair

Drew Grace Blanche Hugh Elise

If you choose Fraida

Rivka Devorah Mordechai Yitzchak Golda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clair or Fraida more popular?

Fraida is more popular, ranked #4625 compared to Clair at #4659 in the United States.

What do Clair and Fraida mean?

Clair means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin (clarus) origin). Fraida means "joy, happiness" (Yiddish origin).

Are Clair and Fraida boy or girl names?

Clair is primarily a girl name. Fraida is primarily a girl name.

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