Clarissa vs Marcella

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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Marcella

Girl #1,054 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"young warrior, little warrior"

Origin: Latin diminutive of Marcellus

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,054
Total SSA Count
236
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Marcy, Cella, Ella

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Popularity Comparison

Clarissa Rank #1,160
Marcella Rank #1,054

Marcella is more popular, ranked #1054 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

Marcella ___

  • Marcella Rose
  • Marcella Grace
  • Marcella June
  • Marcella Elena
  • Marcella Lucia
  • Marcella Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarissa

Araminta Cordelia Sebastian Lysander Beatrice

If you choose Marcella

Cecilia Valentina Leonardo Aurelio Isadora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarissa or Marcella more popular?

Marcella is more popular, ranked #1054 compared to Clarissa at #1160 in the United States.

What do Clarissa and Marcella mean?

Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin). Marcella means "young warrior, little warrior" (Latin diminutive of Marcellus origin).

Are Clarissa and Marcella boy or girl names?

Clarissa is primarily a girl name. Marcella is primarily a girl name.

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