Clarence vs Terrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarence

Boy #1,563 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

English Irish African American

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Clarence Rank #1,563

Terrence Rank #1,525

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1563 for Clarence.

Is Clarence or Terrence more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Clarence at #1563 in the United States.

What do Clarence and Terrence mean?

Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Clarence and Terrence boy or girl names?

Clarence is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.