Clare vs Connie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clare

Girl #950 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#950
Total SSA Count
276
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clary

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Connie

Girl #3,113 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"steadfast, constant, faithful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,113
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Con

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clare Rank #950
Connie Rank #3,113

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 vs #3113 for Connie.

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

Connie ___

  • Connie Mae
  • Connie Lynn
  • Connie Grace
  • Connie Jo
  • Connie Sue
  • Connie Rae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clare

Margaret Eleanor Thomas Henry Cecily

If you choose Connie

Debbie Robbie Peggy Jimmy Danny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clare or Connie more popular?

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 compared to Connie at #3113 in the United States.

What do Clare and Connie mean?

Clare means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Connie means "steadfast, constant, faithful" (Latin origin).

Are Clare and Connie boy or girl names?

Clare is primarily a girl name. Connie is primarily a girl name.

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