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At a Glance
- Meaning
- From the dukedom of Clarence, named for the River Clare in Suffolk
- Origin
- English, from the Latin-derived place name Clare
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- KLAIR-uns
Clarence comes from the dukedom of Clarence, which was named for the River Clare in Suffolk. It's an English name rooted in the Latin-derived place name Clare, and it's pronounced KLAIR-uns. If you're drawn to names that carry a sense of place, this one has a real geographic starting point.
Meaning & Origin of Clarence
Meaning: From the dukedom of Clarence, named for the River Clare in Suffolk.
Origin: English, from the Latin-derived place name Clare.
How to Pronounce Clarence
KLAIR-unsIPA /ˈklærəns/
Popularity of Clarence
Clarence ranked #17 in 1885, when 906 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1558, with 111 babies, so you'll meet far fewer Clarences today than in the 1880s.
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FAQ
What does the name Clarence mean?
From the dukedom of Clarence, named for the River Clare in Suffolk.
How do you pronounce Clarence?
Clarence is pronounced KLAIR-uns (IPA: /ˈklærəns/).
Is Clarence a popular name right now?
Clarence peaked at #17 in 1885 and is ranked #1558 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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