Clarence vs Fred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarence

Boy #1,563 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Clarence Rank #1,563

Fred Rank #1,686

Clarence is more popular, ranked #1563 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Clarence or Fred more popular?

Clarence is more popular, ranked #1563 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Clarence and Fred mean?

Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Clarence and Fred boy or girl names?

Clarence is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.