Clara vs Connie

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

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Popularity Comparison

Clara Rank #78
Connie Rank #3,113

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #3113 for Connie.

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

Connie ___

  • Connie Mae
  • Connie Lynn
  • Connie Grace
  • Connie Jo
  • Connie Sue
  • Connie Rae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clara

Theodore Violet Henry Alice Felix

If you choose Connie

Debbie Robbie Peggy Jimmy Danny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara or Connie more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Connie at #3113 in the United States.

What do Clara and Connie mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Connie means "steadfast, constant, faithful" (Latin origin).

Are Clara and Connie boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Connie is primarily a girl name.

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