Clarissa vs Kacey

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

✓ All Clear
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Kacey

Boy #1,045 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave in battle, vigilant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,045
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kace, KC

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clarissa Rank #1,160
Kacey Rank #1,045

Kacey is more popular, ranked #1045 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

Kacey ___

  • Kacey James
  • Kacey Lee
  • Kacey Allen
  • Kacey Thomas
  • Kacey Ryan
  • Kacey Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarissa

Araminta Cordelia Sebastian Lysander Beatrice

If you choose Kacey

Jordan Riley Logan Skyler Morgan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarissa or Kacey more popular?

Kacey is more popular, ranked #1045 compared to Clarissa at #1160 in the United States.

What do Clarissa and Kacey mean?

Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin). Kacey means "brave in battle, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Clarissa and Kacey boy or girl names?

Clarissa is primarily a girl name. Kacey is primarily a boy name.

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