Claire vs Hailey

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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Hailey

Girl #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay meadow, hay clearing"

Origin: Old English place name (haeg + leah)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
2,620
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hails

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Claire Rank #67
Hailey Rank #100

Claire is more popular, ranked #67 vs #100 for Hailey.

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

Hailey ___

  • Hailey Grace
  • Hailey Rose
  • Hailey Ann
  • Hailey Marie
  • Hailey Elizabeth
  • Hailey Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Claire

Sophie Isabelle James Henry Rose

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claire or Hailey more popular?

Claire is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Hailey at #100 in the United States.

What do Claire and Hailey mean?

Claire means "illustrious, renowned" (Old French origin). Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin).

Are Claire and Hailey boy or girl names?

Claire is primarily a girl name. Hailey is primarily a girl name.

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