Claris
Pronunciation: [ kl-EHR-ihs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,336
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Claris
Claris is a boy name .
Is Claris a boy or girl name? Claris is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #33,336 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #19,625. Claris is more commonly used as a girl name.
Claris is currently ranked #33,336 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Claris include Cla, Clar, Clary, Clarie, Cly, Clie, and Clakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Claris include Clark, Clarence, Clarke . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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