Clarissa vs Julissa

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

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Julissa

Girl #1,035 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful (from Julia)"

Origin: Latin/Greek

Cultural Roots

Latin American Hispanic-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,035
Total SSA Count
243
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Julie, Juju, Lisa

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Popularity Comparison

Clarissa Rank #1,160
Julissa Rank #1,035

Julissa is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1160 for Clarissa.

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

Julissa ___

  • Julissa Marie
  • Julissa Rose
  • Julissa Elena
  • Julissa Grace
  • Julissa Isabel
  • Julissa Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarissa

Araminta Cordelia Sebastian Lysander Beatrice

If you choose Julissa

Adriana Marisa Vanessa Eduardo Carlos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarissa or Julissa more popular?

Julissa is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Clarissa at #1160 in the United States.

What do Clarissa and Julissa mean?

Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin). Julissa means "youthful (from Julia)" (Latin/Greek origin).

Are Clarissa and Julissa boy or girl names?

Clarissa is primarily a girl name. Julissa is primarily a girl name.

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