Alethea vs Clarice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Alethea Rank #2,655
Clarice Rank #2,809

Alethea is more popular, ranked #2655 vs #2809 for Clarice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alethea ___

  • Alethea Rose
  • Alethea Jane
  • Alethea Grace
  • Alethea Mae
  • Alethea Claire
  • Alethea Louise

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 Alethea

Calliope Phoebe Theron Evander Clio

If you choose Clarice

Edmund Frances Theodore Vivienne Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alethea or Clarice more popular?

Alethea is more popular, ranked #2655 compared to Clarice at #2809 in the United States.

What do Alethea and Clarice mean?

Alethea means "truth" (Greek origin). Clarice means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin).

Are Alethea and Clarice boy or girl names?

Alethea is primarily a girl name. Clarice is primarily a girl name.

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