Clarissa vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarissa

Girl #1,160 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Clarissa Rank #1,160

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1160 for Clarissa.

Is Clarissa or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Clarissa at #1160 in the United States.

What do Clarissa and Gideon mean?

Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clarissa and Gideon boy or girl names?

Clarissa is primarily a girl name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.