Laurence vs Clarence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurence

Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,563 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

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Laurence Rank #2,194

Clarence Rank #1,563

Clarence is more popular, ranked #1563 vs #2194 for Laurence.

Is Laurence or Clarence more popular?

Clarence is more popular, ranked #1563 compared to Laurence at #2194 in the United States.

What do Laurence and Clarence mean?

Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin).

Are Laurence and Clarence boy or girl names?

Laurence is primarily a boy name. Clarence is primarily a boy name.