Clarence vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarence

Boy #1,563 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Clarence Rank #1,563

Linus Rank #1,423

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1563 for Clarence.

Is Clarence or Linus more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Clarence at #1563 in the United States.

What do Clarence and Linus mean?

Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Clarence and Linus boy or girl names?

Clarence is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.