Clarence vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarence

Boy #1,563 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Clarence Rank #1,563

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1563 for Clarence.

Is Clarence or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Clarence at #1563 in the United States.

What do Clarence and Anson mean?

Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Clarence and Anson boy or girl names?

Clarence is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.