Clerissa vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clerissa

Girl #21,704 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #21,704
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Cle, Cler, Clery

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Seara Mystery Dalicia

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Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2
Total SSA Count: 13,485
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Em, Emmy

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Scarlett Anna Penelope Parker

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Popularity Comparison

Clerissa Rank #21,704

Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #21704 for Clerissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Emma Rose
Emma Grace
Emma Jane
Emma Louise
Emma Kate
Emma Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clerissa or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Clerissa at #21704 in the United States.

What do Clerissa and Emma mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Clerissa and Emma boy or girl names?

Clerissa is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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