Alyssa vs Clarice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alyssa

Girl #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, exalted"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#399
Total SSA Count
793
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aly, Lyssa, Lisa

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Alyssa Rank #399
Clarice Rank #2,809

Alyssa is more popular, ranked #399 vs #2809 for Clarice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alyssa ___

  • Alyssa Marie
  • Alyssa Grace
  • Alyssa Rose
  • Alyssa Nicole
  • Alyssa Faith
  • Alyssa Ann

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 Alyssa

Tyler Madison Brandon Brianna Jordan

If you choose Clarice

Edmund Frances Theodore Vivienne Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alyssa or Clarice more popular?

Alyssa is more popular, ranked #399 compared to Clarice at #2809 in the United States.

What do Alyssa and Clarice mean?

Alyssa means "noble, exalted" (Germanic origin). Clarice means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin).

Are Alyssa and Clarice boy or girl names?

Alyssa is primarily a girl name. Clarice is primarily a girl name.

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