Clarissa vs Malinda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarissa

Girl #1,160 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

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Girl #2,880 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey, sweet"

Origin: Greek

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Clarissa Rank #1,160

Malinda Rank #2,880

Clarissa is more popular, ranked #1160 vs #2880 for Malinda.

Is Clarissa or Malinda more popular?

Clarissa is more popular, ranked #1160 compared to Malinda at #2880 in the United States.

What do Clarissa and Malinda mean?

Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin). Malinda means "honey, sweet" (Greek origin).

Are Clarissa and Malinda boy or girl names?

Clarissa is primarily a girl name. Malinda is primarily a girl name.