Charlotte vs Clarisse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarisse

Girl #5,094 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French Italian Portuguese Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,094
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clar, Risse, Clari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Clarisse Rank #5,094

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5094 for Clarisse.

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

Clarisse ___

  • Clarisse Marie
  • Clarisse Sophie
  • Clarisse Anne
  • Clarisse Louise
  • Clarisse Elise
  • Clarisse Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Clarisse

Berenice Celestine Amelie Lucien Raphael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Clarisse more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Clarisse at #5094 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Clarisse mean?

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

Are Charlotte and Clarisse boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Clarisse is primarily a girl name.

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