Clare vs Paola

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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Paola

Girl #1,081 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,081
Total SSA Count
229
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pao, Pola

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clare Rank #950
Paola Rank #1,081

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 vs #1081 for Paola.

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

Paola ___

  • Paola Grace
  • Paola Marie
  • Paola Sofia
  • Paola Valentina
  • Paola Rosa
  • Paola Isabella

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clare

Margaret Eleanor Thomas Henry Cecily

If you choose Paola

Sofia Isabella Valentina Marco Matteo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clare or Paola more popular?

Clare is more popular, ranked #950 compared to Paola at #1081 in the United States.

What do Clare and Paola mean?

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

Are Clare and Paola boy or girl names?

Clare is primarily a girl name. Paola is primarily a girl name.

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