Bright, clear, or famous
Derived from the Latin word 'clarus', the name was originally a title for the Dukes of Clarence, a royal peerage created for the son of King Edward III. It transitioned from a title to a given name in the 19th century, gaining significant popularity in the Victorian era.
About 117 boys were named Clarence in 2025.
Famous American lawyer and civil liberties advocate
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
Saxophonist for the E Street Band
The guardian angel who helps George Bailey · It's a Wonderful Life
The protagonist played by Christian Slater · True Romance
Inventor and founder of the modern frozen food industry
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Clarence — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
