Clarissa vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarissa

Girl #1,160 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

English Italian American Portuguese

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Clarissa Rank #1,160

Hiram Rank #1,768

Clarissa is more popular, ranked #1160 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Clarissa or Hiram more popular?

Clarissa is more popular, ranked #1160 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Clarissa and Hiram mean?

Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clarissa and Hiram boy or girl names?

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