Clarence vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarence

Boy #1,563 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Irish English American Australian

12 High Risk

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Clarence Rank #1,563

Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1563 for Clarence.

Is Clarence or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Clarence at #1563 in the United States.

What do Clarence and Barry mean?

Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Clarence and Barry boy or girl names?

Clarence is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.