The baby name Clarys is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈklærɪs/ or /ˈklɑːrɪs/ (KLAIR-is or KLAH-ris).
Clarys is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Clarys is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈklærɪs/ or /ˈklɑːrɪs/ (KLAIR-is or KLAH-ris).
Clarys is Latin in Origin.
Clarys is a medieval Anglo-French form related to the Clar- family of names, ultimately from Latin clarus, “clear, bright, illustrious.” It likely developed as a Middle English spelling of Clarice/Clarisse and Claris, used alongside Clare and Clara. The meaning carries connotations of brightness, fame, and clarity.
Attested in late medieval English records as Clarys/Clarys, the name saw sporadic use thereafter and today feels like a rare, vintage revival, with occasional modern use in Francophone and English-speaking countries. Predominantly feminine, it is linked to the cult of St. Clare and the broader Clar- tradition. Variants and cognates include Claris, Claryse, Clarysse, Clarice, Clarisse, Clarissa, Clare, Clara, Claire, Chiara, and Klara; nicknames Clary and Clare are common. Surname usage occurs in French and Belgian contexts, reinforcing its Franco-English heritage.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #258 | 1 | 3,650 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #397 | 9 | 3,185 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #513 | 6 | 9,861 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #629 | 2 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #650 | 2 | 9,488 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 4 | 14,861 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,053 | 26 | 16,140 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,165 | 19 | 17,781 |
Clarys is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:
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