Clair vs Korie

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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Korie

Girl #4,719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the hollow, hollow dweller"

Origin: Irish/Norse

Cultural Roots

American Irish-American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,719
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kor, K

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clair Rank #4,659
Korie Rank #4,719

Clair is more popular, ranked #4659 vs #4719 for Korie.

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

Korie ___

  • Korie Lynn
  • Korie Anne
  • Korie Mae
  • Korie Grace
  • Korie Lee
  • Korie Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clair

Drew Grace Blanche Hugh Elise

If you choose Korie

Logan Harper Jordan Taylor Riley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clair or Korie more popular?

Clair is more popular, ranked #4659 compared to Korie at #4719 in the United States.

What do Clair and Korie mean?

Clair means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin (clarus) origin). Korie means "from the hollow, hollow dweller" (Irish/Norse origin).

Are Clair and Korie boy or girl names?

Clair is primarily a girl name. Korie is primarily a girl name.

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