Clarence
c-laren-ce,
cl(a)-re-nce
US Popularity:3291
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Clear; Bright, brilliant; Illustrious; From Clare; From Clarens
Clarence is a boy's name of Latin origin. It derives from the Latin Clarensis, which was a title carried by members of the English royal family throughout history. Clarence and Clarensis are thought to have roots in the Latin word clarus, which means “clear,” “bright,” “brilliant,” or “illustrious,” a collection of words that might begin to describe baby’s impact on the world! Clarence may also have been a habitational name given to those from Clare in Suffolk, England, or Clarens, a commune in France’s Hautes-Pyrénées department. Whether baby Clarence’s life journey takes them to new places and destinations or to a career they love, they’ll make everywhere they go a little brighter.
Famous People Named Clarence
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- Clarence BirdseyeInventor
How Popular Is The Name Clarence?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Clarence is currently #1955 on The Bump
Boy:Clarence is currently #1101 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Clarence is currently #3291 in U.S. births
Boy:Clarence is currently #1552 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1552
in 2023
- 188
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Clarence, April 2021
Ancestry, Clarence Family History
Name Doctor, Clarence
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