Barbara vs Clarissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Girl #1,160 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

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Barbara Rank #860

Clarissa Rank #1,160

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #1160 for Clarissa.

Is Barbara or Clarissa more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Clarissa at #1160 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Clarissa mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin).

Are Barbara and Clarissa boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Clarissa is primarily a girl name.