Clarence Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Clarence Name at a Glance

Name	Clarence
Meaning	From the surname and place name Clare, meaning bright or clear. Famous bearers: George, Duke of Clarence, brother of King Edward IV and King Richard III, who is traditionally believed to have drowned in Malmsey wine.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Clarence Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Clarence means “From the surname and place name Clare, meaning bright or clear. Famous bearers: George, Duke of Clarence, brother of King Edward IV and King Richard III, who is traditionally believed to have drowned in Malmsey wine”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Clarence Name Origin

Our database records Clarence under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Clarence a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Clarence is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Clarence

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