Clarence
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Clarence
Clarence derives from the Latin "Clarus," meaning "bright" or "clear," and was popularized as an English given name through the title "Duke of Clarence," a peerage in the English nobility.
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Etymology
Clarence derives from the Latin "Clarus," meaning "bright" or "clear," and was popularized as an English given name through the title "Duke of Clarence," a peerage in the English nobility. The name is predominantly used in English-speaking cultures and Christian societies, with notable historical bearers including the Duke of Clarence (George, William IV's brother) and various British and American figures.
Clarence currently ranks #1,500 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.
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