Clarissa vs Ines

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarissa

Girl #1,160 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

Cultural Roots

English Italian American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,160
Total SSA Count
207
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Clar, Rissa, Clary

Playground Safety Score

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Ines

Girl #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, chaste"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,282
Total SSA Count
180
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ine, Nessi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clarissa Rank #1,160
Ines Rank #1,282

Clarissa is more popular, ranked #1160 vs #1282 for Ines.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clarissa ___

  • Clarissa Jane
  • Clarissa Rose
  • Clarissa Anne
  • Clarissa Elizabeth
  • Clarissa Violet
  • Clarissa Mae

Ines ___

  • Ines Maria
  • Ines Sofia
  • Ines Valentina
  • Ines Luna
  • Ines Elena
  • Ines Rosa

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarissa

Araminta Cordelia Sebastian Lysander Beatrice

If you choose Ines

Mateo Santiago Camila Lucia Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarissa or Ines more popular?

Clarissa is more popular, ranked #1160 compared to Ines at #1282 in the United States.

What do Clarissa and Ines mean?

Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin). Ines means "pure, chaste" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Clarissa and Ines boy or girl names?

Clarissa is primarily a girl name. Ines is primarily a girl name.

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