Clarissa vs Princess

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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Princess

Girl #1,145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"royal daughter, daughter of a king"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Nigerian Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,145
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Priss, Princy

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Popularity Comparison

Clarissa Rank #1,160
Princess Rank #1,145

Princess is more popular, ranked #1145 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

Princess ___

  • Princess Grace
  • Princess Divine
  • Princess Marie
  • Princess Faith
  • Princess Amara
  • Princess Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarissa

Araminta Cordelia Sebastian Lysander Beatrice

If you choose Princess

Prince Diamond Royal Glory Treasure

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarissa or Princess more popular?

Princess is more popular, ranked #1145 compared to Clarissa at #1160 in the United States.

What do Clarissa and Princess mean?

Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin). Princess means "royal daughter, daughter of a king" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Clarissa and Princess boy or girl names?

Clarissa is primarily a girl name. Princess is primarily a girl name.

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