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Clarisse

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Pronounced klə-REESS /kləˈris/Medium

Meaning: French form of Clarissa/Clarice — an elaboration of Clara, from Latin clarus, 'bright, clear, famous'Medium

In 30 seconds: Bright and clear: Clarisse is the French Clarissa — 'bright, famous'. Elegant, lyrical, and warm.
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Origin MediumLatin, French
MeaningFrench form of Clarissa/Clarice — an elaboration of Clara, from Latin clarus, 'bright, clear, famous'
U.S. rank (2025)#5759 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,702

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200218992025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Clarisse is the French form of Clarissa/Clarice — an elaboration of Clara, from Latin clarus, 'bright, clear, famous'. An elegant, lyrical name across France (Clarisse Starling in The Silence of the Lambs).

In the U.S. it appears in French families. Rare, bright-and-clear at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Clara means 'bright, clear, famous' (Latin clarus) — Clarisse is the elegant French elaboration (the Order of Poor Clares; Clarisse in Silence of the Lambs); lyrical and refined.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Clarisse — etymology

Variations

ClarissaClariceClarisa

Nicknames

ClaraRissa

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If you like Clarisse…

Clarissa— the elaborated form
Clarice— a fellow Clar- name
Clara— the root name
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Therese— shares the -se ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Clarisse mean?

Clarisse is the French Clarissa — Latin 'bright, clear, famous'.

How do you pronounce Clarisse?

It's said klə-REESS /kləˈris/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Clarisse a boy or girl name?

Clarisse is a girl's name.

How popular is Clarisse?

Clarisse is a rare name in the U.S.

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