Clare vs Goble

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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Goble

Boy #27,684 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small cup or hollow; topographic surname"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#27,684
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Gob

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clare Rank #950
Goble Rank #27,684

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 vs #27684 for Goble.

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

Goble ___

  • Goble James
  • Goble Ray
  • Goble Lee
  • Goble Wayne
  • Goble Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clare

Margaret Eleanor Thomas Henry Cecily

If you choose Goble

Floyd Merle Dale Clyde Harlan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clare or Goble more popular?

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 compared to Goble at #27684 in the United States.

What do Clare and Goble mean?

Clare means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Goble means "small cup or hollow; topographic surname" (Old English origin).

Are Clare and Goble boy or girl names?

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

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