Paloma vs Clarissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paloma

Girl #969 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Latin palumba

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Girl #1,160 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

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Paloma Rank #969

Clarissa Rank #1,160

Paloma is more popular, ranked #969 vs #1160 for Clarissa.

Is Paloma or Clarissa more popular?

Paloma is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Clarissa at #1160 in the United States.

What do Paloma and Clarissa mean?

Paloma means "dove" (Latin palumba origin). Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin).

Are Paloma and Clarissa boy or girl names?

Paloma is primarily a girl name. Clarissa is primarily a girl name.