Clare vs Emmalyn

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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Emmalyn

Girl #1,123 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal (Emma) + lake/beautiful (lyn)"

Origin: Germanic + Welsh/English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,123
Total SSA Count
215
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Emma, Emmy, Lynnie

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Popularity Comparison

Clare Rank #950
Emmalyn Rank #1,123

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 vs #1123 for Emmalyn.

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

Emmalyn ___

  • Emmalyn Grace
  • Emmalyn Rose
  • Emmalyn Mae
  • Emmalyn Claire
  • Emmalyn Jane
  • Emmalyn Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clare

Margaret Eleanor Thomas Henry Cecily

If you choose Emmalyn

Olivia Charlotte Henry Liam Isla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clare or Emmalyn more popular?

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 compared to Emmalyn at #1123 in the United States.

What do Clare and Emmalyn mean?

Clare means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Emmalyn means "whole, universal (Emma) + lake/beautiful (lyn)" (Germanic + Welsh/English origin).

Are Clare and Emmalyn boy or girl names?

Clare is primarily a girl name. Emmalyn is primarily a girl name.

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