Clara vs Golan

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
Golan Rank #27,848

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #27848 for Golan.

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

Golan ___

  • Golan David
  • Golan Aaron
  • Golan Michael
  • Golan Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clara

Theodore Violet Henry Alice Felix

If you choose Golan

Ariel Lior Noa Tamar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara or Golan more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Golan at #27848 in the United States.

What do Clara and Golan mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Golan means "Encircled; a place of refuge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clara and Golan boy or girl names?

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

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