Larisa vs Phaedra

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

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Popularity Comparison

Larisa Rank #6,365
Phaedra Rank #6,169

Phaedra is more popular, ranked #6169 vs #6365 for Larisa.

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

Phaedra ___

  • Phaedra Rose
  • Phaedra Violet
  • Phaedra Claire
  • Phaedra Jane
  • Phaedra Ann
  • Phaedra Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Phaedra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Larisa or Phaedra more popular?

Phaedra is more popular, ranked #6169 compared to Larisa at #6365 in the United States.

What do Larisa and Phaedra mean?

Larisa means "citadel, fortress" (Greek origin). Phaedra means "bright, radiant, shining" (Greek origin).

Are Larisa and Phaedra boy or girl names?

Larisa is primarily a girl name. Phaedra is primarily a girl name.

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