Clarence vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarence

Boy #1,563 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

English American Greek Australian European

44 High Risk

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Clarence Rank #1,563

Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1563 for Clarence.

Is Clarence or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Clarence at #1563 in the United States.

What do Clarence and Nick mean?

Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Clarence and Nick boy or girl names?

Clarence is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.