Clarence vs Kip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarence

Boy #1,563 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Boy #1,457 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pointed hill"

Origin: Middle English

English American Dutch

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Clarence Rank #1,563

Kip Rank #1,457

Kip is more popular, ranked #1457 vs #1563 for Clarence.

Is Clarence or Kip more popular?

Kip is more popular, ranked #1457 compared to Clarence at #1563 in the United States.

What do Clarence and Kip mean?

Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Kip means "pointed hill" (Middle English origin).

Are Clarence and Kip boy or girl names?

Clarence is primarily a boy name. Kip is primarily a boy name.