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Boy Name

Clarence

"Bright and clear; shining with clarity."

Ranked #1558 for boys

About the Name Clarence

Meaning

Bright and clear; shining with clarity.

Origin

Latin

Gender

Boy

First Letter

C

Boy Rank

#1558

Clarence is a boy name of Latin origin. The name means "Bright and clear; shining with clarity." and Currently ranked #1558 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with C or explore other Latin names.

Popularity Over Time

#29667
1950
#17664
1960
#10792
1970
#7438
1980
#4549
1990
#2591
2000
#1794
2010
#624
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Clarence

  • CT Clarence Thomas (Supreme Court Justice)
  • CC Clarence Clemons (musician)

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Quick Facts

Syllables
3
Letters
8
Starts with
C
Origin
Latin

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