Claris vs James

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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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

Claris Rank #19,625
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

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 Claris

Claire Clarice Iris Beatrice Felice

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claris or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Claris at #19625 in the United States.

What do Claris and James mean?

Claris means "bright, clear, luminous" (Latin clarus origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Claris and James boy or girl names?

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

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