Vera vs Clarissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vera

Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

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Girl #1,160 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

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Vera Rank #226

Clarissa Rank #1,160

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 vs #1160 for Clarissa.

Is Vera or Clarissa more popular?

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Clarissa at #1160 in the United States.

What do Vera and Clarissa mean?

Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin). Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin).

Are Vera and Clarissa boy or girl names?

Vera is primarily a girl name. Clarissa is primarily a girl name.