Girl Name
Clarise
Clarise is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Clarise? It is a girl name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Clarisa.
Clarise meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Clarise has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Clarise as C·L·A·R·I·S·E, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Clarise is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Clarise variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Clarisea, Clarisee, Clarisey, Claris.
- Nicknames: Clar and C.
- Middle names: Pair Clarise with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Clarise middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Clarisa, Clarice, Clarke, Clarissa, Clark — full picks on the sibling names for Clarise guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Clarise? Browse our names like Clarise 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 Clarise
What does the name Clarise mean?
Clarise has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Clarise?
The exact origin of Clarise is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Clarise?
Clarise has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Clarise a boy's or girl's name?
Clarise is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Clarise in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Clarise sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Clarise?
Names that share Clarise's sound and style include Clarisa, Clarice, Clarke, Clarissa, Clark.
What middle names pair well with Clarise?
Good middle-name fits for Clarise pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Clarise is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Clarise is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Clarise?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Clarise share its rhythm without rhyming — Clarisa, Clarice, Clarke all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.