Clarence vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarence

Boy #1,563 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Clarence Rank #1,563

Derick Rank #1,436

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1563 for Clarence.

Is Clarence or Derick more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Clarence at #1563 in the United States.

What do Clarence and Derick mean?

Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Clarence and Derick boy or girl names?

Clarence is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.