Clare vs Claudia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Claudia

Girl #1,091 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lame, the lame one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish German English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,091
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Clau, Claudi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clare Rank #950
Claudia Rank #1,091

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 vs #1091 for Claudia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clare ___

  • Clare Marie
  • Clare Elizabeth
  • Clare Anne
  • Clare Rose
  • Clare Josephine
  • Clare Frances

Claudia ___

  • Claudia Marie
  • Claudia Rose
  • Claudia Elena
  • Claudia Sofia
  • Claudia Victoria
  • Claudia Renata

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clare

Margaret Eleanor Thomas Henry Cecily

If you choose Claudia

Marco Adriana Luca Valentina Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clare or Claudia more popular?

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 compared to Claudia at #1091 in the United States.

What do Clare and Claudia mean?

Clare means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Claudia means "lame, the lame one" (Latin origin).

Are Clare and Claudia boy or girl names?

Clare is primarily a girl name. Claudia is primarily a girl name.

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