Claire vs Elena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Claire

Girl #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"illustrious, renowned"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

French English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#67
Total SSA Count
3,329
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cla, Clai, Claiy

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Elena

Girl #45 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Bright, shining light; torch"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Russian Romanian Greek English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#45
Total SSA Count
4,567
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Ella, Lena

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Popularity Comparison

Claire Rank #67
Elena Rank #45

Elena is more popular, ranked #45 vs #67 for Claire.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Claire ___

  • Claire Elizabeth
  • Claire Anne
  • Claire Louise
  • Claire Olivia
  • Claire Marie
  • Claire Isabelle

Elena ___

  • Elena Rose
  • Elena Grace
  • Elena Marie
  • Elena Sofia
  • Elena Claire
  • Elena Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Claire

Sophie Isabelle James Henry Rose

If you choose Elena

Sofia Isabella Catalina Marco Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claire or Elena more popular?

Elena is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Claire at #67 in the United States.

What do Claire and Elena mean?

Claire means "illustrious, renowned" (Old French origin). Elena means "Bright, shining light; torch" (Greek origin).

Are Claire and Elena boy or girl names?

Claire is primarily a girl name. Elena is primarily a girl name.

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