Richard vs Clarisse

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 #5,094 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Clarisse Rank #5,094

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5094 for Clarisse.

Is Richard or Clarisse more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Clarisse at #5094 in the United States.

What do Richard and Clarisse mean?

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

Are Richard and Clarisse boy or girl names?

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