Clara vs Feivel

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

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Feivel

Boy #27,740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright one, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Yiddish

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Yiddish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#27,740
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Fay, Fivel

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Popularity Comparison

Clara Rank #78
Feivel Rank #27,740

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #27740 for Feivel.

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

Feivel ___

  • Feivel Aaron
  • Feivel Nathan
  • Feivel David
  • Feivel Samuel
  • Feivel Jacob
  • Feivel Moshe

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clara

Theodore Violet Henry Alice Felix

If you choose Feivel

Shlomo Mendel Rivka Gittel Yenta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara or Feivel more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Feivel at #27740 in the United States.

What do Clara and Feivel mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Feivel means "bright one, shining one" (Greek via Yiddish origin).

Are Clara and Feivel boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Feivel is primarily a boy name.

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