Clarel
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Clarel
Clarel derives from the Latin "clarus," meaning "clear" or "bright," and is related to the name Clarence.
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Etymology
Clarel derives from the Latin "clarus," meaning "clear" or "bright," and is related to the name Clarence. The name has been used primarily in English-speaking and European Christian contexts, with notable historical usage including the American poet John Hay's 1876 narrative poem "Clarel: A Poem and Pilgrimage in the Holy Land."
Clarel currently ranks #5,564 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1975.
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