Clara vs Oliver

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
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clara

Theodore Violet Henry Alice Felix

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clara or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Clara at #78 in the United States.

What do Clara and Oliver mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Clara and Oliver boy or girl names?

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

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