Richard vs Clarissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Girl #1,160 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Clarissa Rank #1,160

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1160 for Clarissa.

Is Richard or Clarissa more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Clarissa at #1160 in the United States.

What do Richard and Clarissa mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin).

Are Richard and Clarissa boy or girl names?

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