Clare vs Niclas

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clare Rank #950
Niclas Rank #27,816

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 vs #27816 for Niclas.

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

Niclas ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clare

Margaret Eleanor Thomas Henry Cecily

If you choose Niclas

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clare or Niclas more popular?

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 compared to Niclas at #27816 in the United States.

What do Clare and Niclas mean?

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

Are Clare and Niclas boy or girl names?

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

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