Raquel vs Clarissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raquel

Girl #1,068 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle, innocent, nurturing"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #1,160 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

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Raquel Rank #1,068

Clarissa Rank #1,160

Raquel is more popular, ranked #1068 vs #1160 for Clarissa.

Is Raquel or Clarissa more popular?

Raquel is more popular, ranked #1068 compared to Clarissa at #1160 in the United States.

What do Raquel and Clarissa mean?

Raquel means "gentle, innocent, nurturing" (Hebrew origin). Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin).

Are Raquel and Clarissa boy or girl names?

Raquel is primarily a girl name. Clarissa is primarily a girl name.