Clarence
A unisex name of Latin origin, meaning bright and clear; from Clarus.
Babies a year
153
the US, 2017
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list
Clarence by the numbers
Clarence was given to 153 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its American peak was 7,332 babies in 1921, so it is a 1920s name that has since fallen a long way.
Sounds like Clarence
Names that are said the same way as Clarence, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Clarancebright and clear; a form of Clarence
Other names that mean light
Like Clarence, each of these has light in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Lucasbringer of light; from Lucania12,963 in the US (2017)
- Lukefrom Lucania; light9,168 in the US (2017)
- Norahonour, light6,036 in the US (2017)
- Eleanorshining light5,519 in the US (2017)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Ellieshining light; short for Eleanor5,000 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Clarence
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