Clara vs Liam

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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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clara Rank #78
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clara

Theodore Violet Henry Alice Felix

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Clara at #78 in the United States.

What do Clara and Liam mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Clara and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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