Guy vs Clarence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guy

Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Boy #1,563 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Guy Rank #1,562

Clarence Rank #1,563

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 vs #1563 for Clarence.

Is Guy or Clarence more popular?

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 compared to Clarence at #1563 in the United States.

What do Guy and Clarence mean?

Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin). Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin).

Are Guy and Clarence boy or girl names?

Guy is primarily a boy name. Clarence is primarily a boy name.