Clarissa vs Vera

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarissa

Girl #1,160 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

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Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

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Clarissa Rank #1,160

Vera Rank #226

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 vs #1160 for Clarissa.

Is Clarissa or Vera more popular?

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Clarissa at #1160 in the United States.

What do Clarissa and Vera mean?

Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin). Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin).

Are Clarissa and Vera boy or girl names?

Clarissa is primarily a girl name. Vera is primarily a girl name.