Clarence vs Guy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarence

Boy #1,563 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Clarence Rank #1,563

Guy Rank #1,562

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 vs #1563 for Clarence.

Is Clarence or Guy more popular?

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 compared to Clarence at #1563 in the United States.

What do Clarence and Guy mean?

Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin).

Are Clarence and Guy boy or girl names?

Clarence is primarily a boy name. Guy is primarily a boy name.