Lydia vs Clarissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #1,160 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

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Lydia Rank #97

Clarissa Rank #1,160

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #1160 for Clarissa.

Is Lydia or Clarissa more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Clarissa at #1160 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Clarissa mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin).

Are Lydia and Clarissa boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Clarissa is primarily a girl name.