Clare vs Luisa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luisa

Girl #868 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior, renowned fighter"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#868
Total SSA Count
310
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lui, Lula, Lu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clare Rank #950
Luisa Rank #868

Luisa is more popular, ranked #868 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

Luisa ___

  • Luisa Maria
  • Luisa Elena
  • Luisa Fernanda
  • Luisa Isabel
  • Luisa Clara
  • Luisa Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clare

Margaret Eleanor Thomas Henry Cecily

If you choose Luisa

Carlos Miguel Sofia Isabela Rodrigo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clare or Luisa more popular?

Luisa is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Clare at #950 in the United States.

What do Clare and Luisa mean?

Clare means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Luisa means "famous warrior, renowned fighter" (Old High German origin).

Are Clare and Luisa boy or girl names?

Clare is primarily a girl name. Luisa is primarily a girl name.

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