Clarence vs Fredrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarence

Boy #1,563 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Clarence Rank #1,563

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Clarence is more popular, ranked #1563 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Clarence or Fredrick more popular?

Clarence is more popular, ranked #1563 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Clarence and Fredrick mean?

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

Are Clarence and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Clarence is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.