Adela vs Clarissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adela

Girl #1,096 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Czech Polish German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,096
Total SSA Count
224
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Addie, Della, Ada

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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
Nicknames
Clar, Rissa, Clary

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Popularity Comparison

Adela Rank #1,096
Clarissa Rank #1,160

Adela is more popular, ranked #1096 vs #1160 for Clarissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adela ___

  • Adela Rose
  • Adela Marie
  • Adela Grace
  • Adela Louise
  • Adela Sofia
  • Adela Elena

Clarissa ___

  • Clarissa Jane
  • Clarissa Rose
  • Clarissa Anne
  • Clarissa Elizabeth
  • Clarissa Violet
  • Clarissa Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adela

Leopold Elise Roland Mathilde Otto

If you choose Clarissa

Araminta Cordelia Sebastian Lysander Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adela or Clarissa more popular?

Adela is more popular, ranked #1096 compared to Clarissa at #1160 in the United States.

What do Adela and Clarissa mean?

Adela means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin).

Are Adela and Clarissa boy or girl names?

Adela is primarily a girl name. Clarissa is primarily a girl name.

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