Cora vs Clarissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cora

Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish Irish

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Girl #1,160 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

English Italian American Portuguese

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Cora Rank #102

Clarissa Rank #1,160

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #1160 for Clarissa.

Is Cora or Clarissa more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Clarissa at #1160 in the United States.

What do Cora and Clarissa mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin).

Are Cora and Clarissa boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Clarissa is primarily a girl name.