Clarissa vs Rae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rae

Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,260
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Clarissa Rank #1,160
Rae Rank #1,260

Clarissa is more popular, ranked #1160 vs #1260 for Rae.

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

Rae ___

  • Rae Ellen
  • Rae Marie
  • Rae Louise
  • Rae Elizabeth
  • Rae Ann
  • Rae Christine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarissa

Araminta Cordelia Sebastian Lysander Beatrice

If you choose Rae

Leo June Mae Beau Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarissa or Rae more popular?

Clarissa is more popular, ranked #1160 compared to Rae at #1260 in the United States.

What do Clarissa and Rae mean?

Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin). Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin).

Are Clarissa and Rae boy or girl names?

Clarissa is primarily a girl name. Rae is primarily a girl name.

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