Spelling Variants
Clair vs Claire: Which Spelling?
Clair and Claire are French forms of Clara; spelling variant.
Global Rank #536
Clair
Origin: French
The name 'Clair' means "clear" or "bright," derived from the Latin word *clarus*.
Global Rank #50
Claire
Origin: French
Claire derives from the Latin name Clara, meaning "bright," "clear," or "famous," stemming from the Latin adjective "clarus." The name gained religious significance through Saint Clare of Assisi (1194–1253), founder…
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Claire currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.