Clarissa vs Noah

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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Noah

Boy #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"motion, wandering"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
20,337
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clarissa Rank #1,160
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarissa

Araminta Cordelia Sebastian Lysander Beatrice

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarissa or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Clarissa at #1160 in the United States.

What do Clarissa and Noah mean?

Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clarissa and Noah boy or girl names?

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

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