Clarence Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Clarence Name at a Glance

Name	Clarence
Meaning	'Henry VI, Part 2' George Bevis. 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' George, son of Richard Plantagenet and afterwards Duke of Clarence. 'King Richard III', George, Duke of Clarence, brother to Edward IV.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Clarence Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Clarence means “'Henry VI, Part 2' George Bevis. 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' George, son of Richard Plantagenet and afterwards Duke of Clarence. 'King Richard III', George, Duke of Clarence, brother to Edward IV”. 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 Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean 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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