Adrian vs Clarice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Spanish Romanian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#72
Total SSA Count
4,617
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ade

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Clarice

Girl #2,809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,809
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Clari, Clare, Rici

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adrian Rank #72
Clarice Rank #2,809

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #2809 for Clarice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adrian ___

  • Adrian James
  • Adrian Michael
  • Adrian Thomas
  • Adrian Alexander
  • Adrian Mark
  • Adrian Paul

Clarice ___

  • Clarice Anne
  • Clarice Marie
  • Clarice Elizabeth
  • Clarice Rose
  • Clarice Jean
  • Clarice Elaine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adrian

Julian Sebastian Natalie Victoria Marcus

If you choose Clarice

Edmund Frances Theodore Vivienne Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adrian or Clarice more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Clarice at #2809 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Clarice mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Clarice means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin).

Are Adrian and Clarice boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Clarice is primarily a girl name.

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