Clarisse vs Clara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarisse

Girl #5,094 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Clarisse Rank #5,094

Clara Rank #78

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #5094 for Clarisse.

Is Clarisse or Clara more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Clarisse at #5094 in the United States.

What do Clarisse and Clara mean?

Clarisse means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin).

Are Clarisse and Clara boy or girl names?

Clarisse is primarily a girl name. Clara is primarily a girl name.