Clara vs Evelyn

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
Evelyn Rank #8

Evelyn is more popular, ranked #8 vs #78 for Clara.

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

Evelyn ___

  • Evelyn Rose
  • Evelyn Grace
  • Evelyn Jane
  • Evelyn Mae
  • Evelyn Claire
  • Evelyn Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clara

Theodore Violet Henry Alice Felix

If you choose Evelyn

Oliver Theodore Henry Olivia Charlotte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara or Evelyn more popular?

Evelyn is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Clara at #78 in the United States.

What do Clara and Evelyn mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Evelyn means "wished for child" (Germanic origin).

Are Clara and Evelyn boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Evelyn is primarily a girl name.

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