Claris vs Cleta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Claris

Girl #19,625 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Latin clarus

Cultural Roots

Latin French English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,625
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Clar, Clair

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Claris Rank #19,625
Cleta Rank #19,712

Claris is more popular, ranked #19625 vs #19712 for Cleta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Claris ___

  • Claris Rose
  • Claris Anne
  • Claris Jane
  • Claris Marie
  • Claris Elise

Cleta ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Claris

Claire Clarice Iris Beatrice Felice

If you choose Cleta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claris or Cleta more popular?

Claris is more popular, ranked #19625 compared to Cleta at #19712 in the United States.

What do Claris and Cleta mean?

Claris means "bright, clear, luminous" (Latin clarus origin).

Are Claris and Cleta boy or girl names?

Claris is primarily a girl name. Cleta is primarily a girl name.

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