Clare vs Katelyn

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
Katelyn Rank #934

Katelyn is more popular, ranked #934 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

Katelyn ___

  • Katelyn Marie
  • Katelyn Anne
  • Katelyn Grace
  • Katelyn Rose
  • Katelyn Elizabeth
  • Katelyn Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clare

Margaret Eleanor Thomas Henry Cecily

If you choose Katelyn

Brittany Ashley Emily Tyler Ryan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clare or Katelyn more popular?

Katelyn is more popular, ranked #934 compared to Clare at #950 in the United States.

What do Clare and Katelyn mean?

Clare means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Katelyn means "pure" (Greek origin).

Are Clare and Katelyn boy or girl names?

Clare is primarily a girl name. Katelyn is primarily a girl name.

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