Girl Name · French Origin
Clarice
Clarice means “Poor Clare”. It is a girl's name of French origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Clarice is a girl baby name of French origin, meaning "Poor Clare". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Clarice often also consider Clarissa.
Clarice meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Poor Clare
Origin: French naming roots help connect Clarice to related French baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Clarice as C·L·A·R·I·C·E, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Clarice is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Clarice variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Claricea, Claricee, Claricey, Claric.
- Nicknames: Clar and C.
- Middle names: Pair Clarice with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Clarice middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Clarissa, Clarence, Clarisa, Clarise, Clarke — full picks on the sibling names for Clarice guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Clarice? Browse our names like Clarice guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Clarice
What does the name Clarice mean?
Clarice means "Poor Clare" and is of French origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Clarice is used as a girl name.
What is the origin of Clarice?
Clarice originates in French naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Clarice?
Clarice has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Clarice a boy's or girl's name?
Clarice is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Clarice in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Clarice sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Clarice?
Names that share Clarice's sound and style include Clarissa, Clarence, Clarisa, Clarise, Clarke.
What middle names pair well with Clarice?
Good middle-name fits for Clarice pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Clarice is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Clarice is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Clarice?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Clarice share its rhythm without rhyming — Clarissa, Clarence, Clarisa all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.