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Marisse as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Marisse

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The baby name Marisse is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /məˈrɪs/ (muh-RISS),/məˈriːs/ (muh-REESE).

Marisse is French, Latin in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: French, Latin
Pronunciation: /məˈrɪs/ (muh-RISS),/məˈriːs/ (muh-REESE)

What is the meaning of the name Marisse ?

The baby name Marisse is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /məˈrɪs/ (muh-RISS),/məˈriːs/ (muh-REESE).

Marisse is French, Latin in Origin.

Marisse is a modern feminine name shaped by several streams: it blends the Latin Maris (“of the sea,” from mare) with the popular elaborations Marisa/Marissa, and echoes French forms ending in -isse, as in Marise and Maryse. Through the Maria/Miriam line, it also connects to ancient Hebrew roots commonly interpreted as “beloved,” “wished‑for child,” or possibly “sea/rebellion” per debated etymologies. The maritime sense is reinforced by Marian devotion (Stella Maris, “Star of the Sea”), which helped anchor sea‑related meanings to Maria-based names.

Usage is rare but scattered across English- and French-speaking contexts from the late 20th century onward, paralleling the rise of Marissa and other -issa/-isse names. Variants and cognates include Maris, Marise, Maryse, Marisa, Marissa, and Mariz; short forms include Mari, Riss/Risse, and Risa. Overall, Marisse carries layered readings: “of the sea,” “beloved,” and “wished‑for child,” with a chic Franco‑Romance finish.

Marisse is rarely chosen. In all, it turns up just 96 times, across 24 countries.

Marisse has the following similar or variant Names

Marisse – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
PH 0 #108 3 5,607
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
SA 0 #310 3 10,560
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PH Girls 0 #377 14 13,098
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
AE Girls 0 #594 4 20,968
SG Girls 0 #624 9 18,916
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
HK Girls 0 #648 3 16,104
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
NL Girls 0 #946 10 5,933
BR Girls 0 #989 4 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,008 3 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,230 7 25,928
DZ 0 #1,231 4 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,259 9 17,781

Marisse is popular in 24 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
BO
BR
CM
CO

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People also ask about Marisse

Marisse is predominantly a girl's name.
Marisse is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /məˈrɪs/ (muh-RISS),/məˈriːs/ (muh-REESE).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Marisa, Marissa, Marise, Maris and Meris.
Marisse is a name of French origin, traditionally used in France. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within France and its diaspora communities.
Yes. Marisse stays under the radar of the national statistics we cover, placing it firmly among the rare choices.