Clare vs Noah

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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Noah

Boy #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"motion, wandering"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
20,337
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clare Rank #950
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clare

Margaret Eleanor Thomas Henry Cecily

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clare or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Clare at #950 in the United States.

What do Clare and Noah mean?

Clare means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clare and Noah boy or girl names?

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

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