Clarice vs Maritza

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

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Maritza

Girl #2,236 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, bitter sea (from Maria/Miriam)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Latin American Spanish Bulgarian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,236
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Mara, Ritza

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Popularity Comparison

Clarice Rank #2,809
Maritza Rank #2,236

Maritza is more popular, ranked #2236 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

Maritza ___

  • Maritza Elena
  • Maritza Sofia
  • Maritza Isabel
  • Maritza Lucia
  • Maritza Carmen
  • Maritza Esperanza

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarice

Edmund Frances Theodore Vivienne Oliver

If you choose Maritza

Alejandro Valentina Rodrigo Selena Marcos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarice or Maritza more popular?

Maritza is more popular, ranked #2236 compared to Clarice at #2809 in the United States.

What do Clarice and Maritza mean?

Clarice means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Maritza means "of the sea, bitter sea (from Maria/Miriam)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clarice and Maritza boy or girl names?

Clarice is primarily a girl name. Maritza is primarily a girl name.

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