Clarence vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarence

Boy #1,563 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Clarence Rank #1,563

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1563 for Clarence.

Is Clarence or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Clarence at #1563 in the United States.

What do Clarence and Richard mean?

Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Clarence and Richard boy or girl names?

Clarence is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.