Ben vs Claris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew German Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#802
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Benny, Benji

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Claris

Girl #19,625 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Latin clarus

Cultural Roots

Latin French English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,625
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Clar, Clair

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ben Rank #802
Claris Rank #19,625

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #19625 for Claris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ben ___

  • Ben James
  • Ben Alexander
  • Ben Oliver
  • Ben Thomas
  • Ben William
  • Ben Samuel

Claris ___

  • Claris Rose
  • Claris Anne
  • Claris Jane
  • Claris Marie
  • Claris Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ben

Sam Eli Nora Lucy Max

If you choose Claris

Claire Clarice Iris Beatrice Felice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ben or Claris more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Claris at #19625 in the United States.

What do Ben and Claris mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Claris means "bright, clear, luminous" (Latin clarus origin).

Are Ben and Claris boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Claris is primarily a girl name.

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