Saint vs Clarissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #282
Total SSA Count: 1,195
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Clarissa

Girl #1,160 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

Cultural Roots

English Italian American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,160
Total SSA Count: 207
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Cora Barbara Vera Malinda

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Clarissa Rank #1,160

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #1160 for Clarissa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Clarissa more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Clarissa at #1160 in the United States.

What do Saint and Clarissa mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin).

Are Saint and Clarissa boy or girl names?

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

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