Clara vs Clare

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#78
Total SSA Count
3,060
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clare, Clar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clara Rank #78
Clare Rank #950

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #950 for Clare.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clara ___

  • Clara June
  • Clara Louise
  • Clara Mae
  • Clara Josephine
  • Clara Elise

Clare ___

  • Clare Marie
  • Clare Elizabeth
  • Clare Anne
  • Clare Rose
  • Clare Josephine
  • Clare Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clara

Theodore Violet Henry Alice Felix

If you choose Clare

Margaret Eleanor Thomas Henry Cecily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara or Clare more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Clare at #950 in the United States.

What do Clara and Clare mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Clare means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin).

Are Clara and Clare boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Clare is primarily a girl name.

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