Clarissa vs Narcissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarissa

Girl #1,160 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

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Girl #71,267 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"narcissus flower, sleep-inducing"

Origin: Greek narkissos via Latin

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Clarissa Rank #1,160

Narcissa Rank #71,267

Clarissa is more popular, ranked #1160 vs #71267 for Narcissa.

Is Clarissa or Narcissa more popular?

Clarissa is more popular, ranked #1160 compared to Narcissa at #71267 in the United States.

What do Clarissa and Narcissa mean?

Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin). Narcissa means "narcissus flower, sleep-inducing" (Greek narkissos via Latin origin).

Are Clarissa and Narcissa boy or girl names?

Clarissa is primarily a girl name. Narcissa is primarily a girl name.