Claris vs Samuel

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

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Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish Christian American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17
Total SSA Count
8,310
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sammy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Claris Rank #19,625
Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 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

Samuel ___

  • Samuel James
  • Samuel Thomas
  • Samuel Alexander
  • Samuel Joseph
  • Samuel Edward
  • Samuel Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Claris

Claire Clarice Iris Beatrice Felice

If you choose Samuel

Eleanor Hannah Nathan Rebecca Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claris or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Claris at #19625 in the United States.

What do Claris and Samuel mean?

Claris means "bright, clear, luminous" (Latin clarus origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Claris and Samuel boy or girl names?

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

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