Clare vs Delos

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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Delos

Boy #27,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Visible, clear, bright; the island of light"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#27,945
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Del

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clare Rank #950
Delos Rank #27,945

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 vs #27945 for Delos.

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

Delos ___

  • Delos Atlas
  • Delos Orion
  • Delos James
  • Delos Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clare

Margaret Eleanor Thomas Henry Cecily

If you choose Delos

Apollo Lyra Clio Thea

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clare or Delos more popular?

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 compared to Delos at #27945 in the United States.

What do Clare and Delos mean?

Clare means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Delos means "Visible, clear, bright; the island of light" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Clare and Delos boy or girl names?

Clare is primarily a girl name. Delos is primarily a boy name.

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