Bethany vs Clarice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bethany

Girl #728 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"house of dates (fruit)"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#728
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beth, Bethy, Bethie

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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

Bethany Rank #728
Clarice Rank #2,809

Bethany is more popular, ranked #728 vs #2809 for Clarice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bethany ___

  • Bethany Grace
  • Bethany Anne
  • Bethany Joy
  • Bethany Hope
  • Bethany Elise
  • Bethany Renée

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 Bethany

Hannah Rachel Miriam Matthew Caleb

If you choose Clarice

Edmund Frances Theodore Vivienne Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethany or Clarice more popular?

Bethany is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Clarice at #2809 in the United States.

What do Bethany and Clarice mean?

Bethany means "house of dates (fruit)" (Aramaic origin). Clarice means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin).

Are Bethany and Clarice boy or girl names?

Bethany is primarily a girl name. Clarice is primarily a girl name.

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