Larisa vs Lexa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larisa

Girl #6,365 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"citadel, fortress"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,365
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lara, Lari, Risa

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Larisa Rank #6,365
Lexa Rank #6,376

Larisa is more popular, ranked #6365 vs #6376 for Lexa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Larisa ___

  • Larisa Marie
  • Larisa Anne
  • Larisa Grace
  • Larisa Nicole
  • Larisa Elena
  • Larisa Sophia

Lexa ___

  • Lexa Grace
  • Lexa Mae
  • Lexa Jane
  • Lexa Rose
  • Lexa Quinn
  • Lexa Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Larisa

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If you choose Lexa

Zara Finn Cora Dash Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Larisa or Lexa more popular?

Larisa is more popular, ranked #6365 compared to Lexa at #6376 in the United States.

What do Larisa and Lexa mean?

Larisa means "citadel, fortress" (Greek origin). Lexa means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin).

Are Larisa and Lexa boy or girl names?

Larisa is primarily a girl name. Lexa is primarily a girl name.

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