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Maryclare

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Pronounced mair-ee-KLAIR /ˌmɛər.iˈklɛər/Medium

Meaning: A compound of Mary (from Miriam) and Clare (from Latin clarus, 'bright; clear; famous'). A classic joined double-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A classic pairing: Maryclare joins Mary and Clare ('bright') (said 'mair-ee-KLAIR'). Crisp and timeless.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Latin
MeaningA compound of Mary (from Miriam) and Clare (from Latin clarus, 'bright; clear; famous'). A classic joined double-name.
U.S. rank (2024)#16769 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 347

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119252024

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

Maryclare is a compound of Mary and Clare (from Latin clarus, 'bright; clear'), joined as one name. Timeless and trim — rare in the U.S. (said 'mair-ee-KLAIR').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, classic, and trim.

Did you know? Maryclare writes Mary and Clare together as one name — Mary from Miriam, Clare 'bright; clear' — a crisp, classic double-name (said 'mair-ee-KLAIR').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Maryclare — compound Mary + Clare

Variations

MaryclaireMary ClareMariclare

Nicknames

MaryClare

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Clare— half the compound
Clara— a like 'bright' Latin name
Mary— the Mary side it joins
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maryclare mean?

Maryclare is a compound of Mary (from Miriam) and Clare (from Latin clarus, 'bright; clear').

How do you pronounce Maryclare?

It's said mair-ee-KLAIR /ˌmɛər.iˈklɛər/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Maryclare a boy or girl name?

Maryclare is a girl's name.

How popular is Maryclare?

Maryclare is a rare name in the U.S.

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