Clara vs Clarisse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #5,094 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

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Clara Rank #78

Clarisse Rank #5,094

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #5094 for Clarisse.

Is Clara or Clarisse more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Clarisse at #5094 in the United States.

What do Clara and Clarisse mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Clarisse means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin).

Are Clara and Clarisse boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Clarisse is primarily a girl name.