Clare vs Liza

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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Liza

Girl #1,816 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Russian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,816
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Li, Lizzy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clare Rank #950
Liza Rank #1,816

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 vs #1816 for Liza.

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

Liza ___

  • Liza Jane
  • Liza Ann
  • Liza Grace
  • Liza Marie
  • Liza Rose
  • Liza Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clare

Margaret Eleanor Thomas Henry Cecily

If you choose Liza

Sam Charles Emma Henry Kate

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clare or Liza more popular?

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 compared to Liza at #1816 in the United States.

What do Clare and Liza mean?

Clare means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Liza means "God is my oath" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clare and Liza boy or girl names?

Clare is primarily a girl name. Liza is primarily a girl name.

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