Clarisse
Clarisse: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /kləˈriːs/ · /kleɪˈriːs/
Meaning and origin of Clarisse
Root meaning: “Poor Clare”
- A female given name from French.
Etymology
Borrowed from French Clarisse, from Italian Clarissa, from Medieval Latin Clarissa (“Poor Clare”); see there for more. Doublet of Clarissa and Clarice.
How popular is Clarisse?
Since 1880, 1,701 girls in the U.S. have been named Clarisse. Its highest rank for girls was #1436 in 1899. In 2025, 21 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Clarisse FAQ
What does the name Clarisse mean?
Clarisse traces back to a root meaning "Poor Clare". A female given name from French. Borrowed from French Clarisse, from Italian Clarissa, from Medieval Latin Clarissa (“Poor Clare”); see there for more. Doublet of Clarissa and Clarice.
What is the origin of the name Clarisse?
Clarisse is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Clarisse?
Since 1880, 1,701 girls in the U.S. have been named Clarisse. Its highest rank for girls was #1436 in 1899. In 2025, 21 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Clarisse a boy or girl name?
Clarisse is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,701 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.