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Clarence vs Clearance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarence

Girl #71,545 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71,545
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Clearance

Boy #12,224 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"clear, bright, famous"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American African American Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,224
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clarence Rank #71,545
Clearance Rank #12,224

Clearance is more popular, ranked #12224 vs #71545 for Clarence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarence or Clearance more popular?

Clearance is more popular, ranked #12224 compared to Clarence at #71545 in the United States.

What do Clarence and Clearance mean?

Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Clearance means "clear, bright, famous" (Latin origin).

Are Clarence and Clearance boy or girl names?

Clarence is primarily a girl name. Clearance is primarily a boy name.

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