Clare

Meaning of Clare

The name Clare means 'clear' or 'bright'. It suggests someone who is luminous and easy to understand.

Clare has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Clare

After ranking as high as #535 in 2000, Clare has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Clare

• Claire Danes
  Emmy-winning actress, Homeland star
• Claire Foy
  Actress, Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown
• Claire McCaskill
  Former U.S. Senator
• Claire Varin
  Award-winning poet and author
• Claire Liu
  Professional tennis player

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Questions about the name Clare

What does the name Clare mean?

Clare means the name clare means 'clear' or 'bright'. it suggests someone who is luminous and easy to understand, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Clare a boy's or a girl's name?

Clare is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Clare?

Clare did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Clare most popular?

Clare peaked at #535 in 2000.