Clarence

Meaning of Clarence

This name comes from the English town of Clare. It means 'from the town of Clare' or 'one who lives near the River Clare'.

Clarence has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Clarence

After ranking as high as #615 in 2000, Clarence has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Clarence

• Clarence Thomas
  U.S. Supreme Court Justice
• Clarence Clemons
  Saxophonist for E Street Band
• Clarence Darrow
  Famous American defense lawyer
• Clarence Nash
  Original voice of Donald Duck
• Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown
  Grammy-winning blues musician

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Questions about the name Clarence

What does the name Clarence mean?

Clarence means this name comes from the english town of clare. it means 'from the town of clare' or 'one who lives near the river clare', and it comes from English origins.

Is Clarence a boy's or a girl's name?

Clarence is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Clarence?

Clarence did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Clarence most popular?

Clarence peaked at #615 in 2000.