Claris vs Emma

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Claris Rank #19,625
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #19625 for Claris.

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

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Claris

Claire Clarice Iris Beatrice Felice

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claris or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Claris at #19625 in the United States.

What do Claris and Emma mean?

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

Are Claris and Emma boy or girl names?

Claris is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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