Hiram vs Clarissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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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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Hiram Rank #1,768

Clarissa Rank #1,160

Clarissa is more popular, ranked #1160 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Clarissa more popular?

Clarissa is more popular, ranked #1160 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Clarissa mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin).

Are Hiram and Clarissa boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Clarissa is primarily a girl name.