Clarissa vs Barbara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarissa

Girl #1,160 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

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Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Clarissa Rank #1,160

Barbara Rank #860

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

Is Clarissa or Barbara more popular?

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

What do Clarissa and Barbara mean?

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

Are Clarissa and Barbara boy or girl names?

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