Clare vs Isabelle

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Clare Rank #950
Isabelle Rank #171

Isabelle is more popular, ranked #171 vs #950 for Clare.

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

Isabelle ___

  • Isabelle Rose
  • Isabelle Claire
  • Isabelle Grace
  • Isabelle Marie
  • Isabelle Anne
  • Isabelle Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clare

Margaret Eleanor Thomas Henry Cecily

If you choose Isabelle

Olivier Hugo Mathis Charlotte Amalie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clare or Isabelle more popular?

Isabelle is more popular, ranked #171 compared to Clare at #950 in the United States.

What do Clare and Isabelle mean?

Clare means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Isabelle means "devoted to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clare and Isabelle boy or girl names?

Clare is primarily a girl name. Isabelle is primarily a girl name.

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