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Maryclaire

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Pronounced MAIR-ee-klair /ˈmɛr.i.klɛr/High

Meaning: A compound of Mary (variously 'beloved; bitter; of the sea') and Claire (Latin clarus, 'bright; clear; famous'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Beloved + bright: Maryclaire joins Mary and Claire. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew, Latin
MeaningA compound of Mary (variously 'beloved; bitter; of the sea') and Claire (Latin clarus, 'bright; clear; famous'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7373 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 619

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819222025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maryclaire is a compound of Mary — variously 'beloved; bitter; of the sea' — and Claire, from Latin clarus, 'bright; clear; famous' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic double name (said 'MAIR-ee-klair'; nicknames Mary, Claire).

In the U.S. it appears in Southern families. Rare as one word, beloved-and-bright at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Mary is variously 'beloved; of the sea' and Claire means 'bright; clear; famous' (Latin clarus) — Maryclaire joins them, a lyrical, classic double name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MAIR-ee-klair').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Mary; Claire — compound; routes layered

Variations

Mary ClaireMaryclaireMariclaire

Nicknames

Claire

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maryclaire mean?

Maryclaire joins Mary ('beloved') and Claire ('bright; clear'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Maryclaire?

It's said MAIR-ee-klair /ˈmɛr.i.klɛr/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maryclaire a boy or girl name?

Maryclaire is a girl's name.

How popular is Maryclaire?

Maryclaire is a rare name in the U.S.

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