Clarissa vs Sharon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sharon

Girl #1,230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fertile plain, coastal plain of Sharon"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,230
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sheri, Shari, Shaz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clarissa Rank #1,160
Sharon Rank #1,230

Clarissa is more popular, ranked #1160 vs #1230 for Sharon.

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

Sharon ___

  • Sharon Lynn
  • Sharon Anne
  • Sharon Marie
  • Sharon Lee
  • Sharon Kay
  • Sharon Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarissa

Araminta Cordelia Sebastian Lysander Beatrice

If you choose Sharon

Karen Donna Linda Gary Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarissa or Sharon more popular?

Clarissa is more popular, ranked #1160 compared to Sharon at #1230 in the United States.

What do Clarissa and Sharon mean?

Clarissa means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin clarus origin). Sharon means "fertile plain, coastal plain of Sharon" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clarissa and Sharon boy or girl names?

Clarissa is primarily a girl name. Sharon is primarily a girl name.

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