Clarice vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clarice Rank #2,809
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2809 for Clarice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clarice ___

  • Clarice Anne
  • Clarice Marie
  • Clarice Elizabeth
  • Clarice Rose
  • Clarice Jean
  • Clarice Elaine

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarice

Edmund Frances Theodore Vivienne Oliver

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarice or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Clarice at #2809 in the United States.

What do Clarice and James mean?

Clarice means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clarice and James boy or girl names?

Clarice is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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