The baby name Clarence is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced US: KLAR-əns (IPA: /ˈklærəns/); UK: KLEER-əns (IPA: /ˈklɛərəns/ or /ˈklɪərəns/).
Clarence is English in Origin.
The baby name Clarence is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced US: KLAR-əns (IPA: /ˈklærəns/); UK: KLEER-əns (IPA: /ˈklɛərəns/ or /ˈklɪərəns/).
Clarence is English in Origin.
Clarence is an English given name that grew out of the aristocratic title Duke of Clarence in the English peerage, itself referring to the de Clare family and their seat at Clare in Suffolk. As a forename it therefore means “of Clare/Clarence,” though in modern name lore it is commonly linked to Latin clarus, “bright, clear, famous,” the root behind Clara and the name’s polished, luminous associations.
It entered wider use in the 18th–19th centuries and was especially popular in Britain and the United States from about 1880 to 1920. Notable bearers include defense attorney Clarence Darrow, frozen‑food pioneer Clarence Birdseye, saxophonist Clarence Clemons, and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Variant spellings and forms include Clarance and the rare Spanish/Portuguese Clarencio/Clarêncio; in French it is used unchanged. Nicknames include Clarry/Clarrie and Ren/Rence. Feminine counterparts are Clara, Clare, and Clarissa.
| Clarence Darrow Clarence Darrow was a prominent American lawyer and civil libertarian, best known for defending John T. Scopes in the famous 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial, which debated the teaching of evolution in schools. He also defended Leopold and Loeb in their infamous murder trial. Darrow's work often highlighted his commitment to civil rights and social justice. | Clarence Thomas Clarence Thomas is a prominent figure in the United States as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, a position he has held since 1991. He is most famous for his conservative views and his role in significant court decisions like Bush v. Gore. Appointed by President George H. W. Bush, Thomas is the second African American to serve on the Supreme Court. | Clarence Clemons Clarence Clemons was a famous musician and actor from the United States, best known as the saxophonist for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. His powerful sax solos in songs like 'Born to Run' and 'Jungleland' made him a key figure in the band's sound. Clemons also appeared in films and TV shows, adding to his diverse career in entertainment. |
| Clarence Gilyard Clarence Gilyard was an American actor best known for his roles in the TV series 'Walker, Texas Ranger' and 'Matlock'. He also appeared in the film 'Die Hard' as Theo, the tech-savvy criminal. Gilyard's work in these popular shows and movies made him a familiar face to audiences in the 1980s and 1990s. | Clarence Nash Clarence Nash was an American voice actor best known for bringing Donald Duck to life. He provided the voice for the beloved Disney character in numerous films and shorts, including 'The Wise Little Hen' and 'The Three Caballeros'. His unique vocal talents made Donald Duck one of the most recognizable characters in animation history. | Clarence Williams III Clarence Williams III was an American actor best known for his role as Linc Hayes on the television series 'The Mod Squad'. He also appeared in films like 'Purple Rain' and 'Tales from the Hood'. His work in these projects made him a recognizable figure in the entertainment industry. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | 0 | #32 | 1 | 2,297 | |
| TM | Boys | 0 | #36 | 1 | 614 |
| ID | 0 | #39 | 1 | 2,238 | |
| CM | 0 | #52 | 5 | 2,592 | |
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| JM | 0 | #76 | 12 | 3,714 | |
| JP | 0 | #76 | 2 | 4,057 | |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| CN | 0 | #85 | 2 | 3,857 | |
| TW | 0 | #101 | 3 | 4,523 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| PH | 0 | #104 | 7 | 5,607 | |
| QA | 0 | #105 | 2 | 7,011 | |
| OM | 0 | #119 | 3 | 6,215 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| MU | 0 | #136 | 2 | 3,613 | |
| PA | 0 | #136 | 3 | 3,797 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #138 | 2 | 6,332 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #150 | 5 | 4,685 |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 2,277 |
| CR | 0 | #162 | 4 | 5,526 | |
| Sweden | Boys | 2020 | #176 | 2 | 1,548 |
| PR | Boys | 0 | #178 | 1 | 2,508 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| SG | 0 | #192 | 78 | 11,010 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #197 | 39 | 6,830 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #211 | 13 | 5,842 |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #211 | 1 | 3,402 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #221 | 52 | 6,876 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #231 | 11 | 7,111 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #236 | 2 | 7,146 |
| GH | 0 | #243 | 6 | 5,396 | |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #262 | 2 | 7,056 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #273 | 578 | 17,960 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #279 | 105 | 11,440 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #280 | 6 | 2,795 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #288 | 32 | 9,639 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #289 | 18 | 2,588 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #299 | 5 | 7,909 |
| MY | 0 | #299 | 32 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #300 | 49 | 8,483 | |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| SA | 0 | #306 | 7 | 10,560 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #312 | 252 | 12,905 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #324 | 22 | 8,138 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #328 | 60 | 2,865 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #331 | 2 | 7,401 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #362 | 8 | 8,477 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #363 | 28 | 13,098 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #367 | 179 | 11,671 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #390 | 16 | 3,185 |
| ZA | 0 | #407 | 41 | 14,421 | |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #410 | 4 | 5,922 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| CL | 0 | #433 | 2 | 6,867 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #456 | 26 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #459 | 29 | 10,188 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #482 | 2 | 7,628 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #496 | 55 | 12,054 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #502 | 14 | 19,177 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #539 | 10 | 10,655 |
| BH | 0 | #540 | 14 | 17,937 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| LY | 0 | #556 | 4 | 12,703 | |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #571 | 16 | 18,916 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #589 | 9 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #597 | 19 | 16,104 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #617 | 698 | 25,619 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #618 | 5 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #624 | 2 | 10,983 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #645 | 21 | 13,390 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #668 | 486 | 25,439 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #675 | 8 | 3,552 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #684 | 24 | 18,093 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| IT | 0 | #705 | 10 | 4,183 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #749 | 21 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #771 | 16 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #782 | 111 | 7,044 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #782 | 4 | 12,213 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #855 | 97 | 5,873 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #860 | 22 | 17,948 |
| TN | 0 | #862 | 4 | 13,765 | |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #867 | 12 | 14,506 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #891 | 61 | 16,906 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #905 | 16 | 15,656 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #916 | 20 | 25,931 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #919 | 12 | 5,610 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #940 | 13 | 5,697 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #965 | 18 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #978 | 17 | 24,821 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 7 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,045 | 48 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,103 | 39 | 25,928 |
| MA | 0 | #1,118 | 11 | 20,986 | |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,226 | 9 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,381 | 91 | 10,046 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,434 | 13 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,521 | 94 | 28,008 |
Clarence is popular in 69 countries — most recent births per country:
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