Charlotte vs Clarissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarissa

Girl #1,160 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

Cultural Roots

English Italian American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,160
Total SSA Count
207
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Clar, Rissa, Clary

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Clarissa Rank #1,160

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1160 for Clarissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Clarissa ___

  • Clarissa Jane
  • Clarissa Rose
  • Clarissa Anne
  • Clarissa Elizabeth
  • Clarissa Violet
  • Clarissa Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Clarissa

Araminta Cordelia Sebastian Lysander Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Clarissa more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Clarissa at #1160 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Clarissa mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin).

Are Charlotte and Clarissa boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Clarissa is primarily a girl name.

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