Benigna vs Claris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Benigna Rank #19,558
Claris Rank #19,625

Benigna is more popular, ranked #19558 vs #19625 for Claris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benigna ___

No pairings available yet.

Claris ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Benigna

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If you choose Claris

Claire Clarice Iris Beatrice Felice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benigna or Claris more popular?

Benigna is more popular, ranked #19558 compared to Claris at #19625 in the United States.

What do Benigna and Claris mean?

Claris means "bright, clear, luminous" (Latin clarus origin).

Are Benigna and Claris boy or girl names?

Benigna is primarily a girl name. Claris is primarily a girl name.

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