Clarissa vs Cora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarissa

Girl #1,160 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

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Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish Irish

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Clarissa Rank #1,160

Cora Rank #102

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #1160 for Clarissa.

Is Clarissa or Cora more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Clarissa at #1160 in the United States.

What do Clarissa and Cora mean?

Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin). Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin).

Are Clarissa and Cora boy or girl names?

Clarissa is primarily a girl name. Cora is primarily a girl name.