Richard vs Clarence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,563 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Clarence Rank #1,563

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

Is Richard or Clarence more popular?

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

What do Richard and Clarence mean?

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

Are Richard and Clarence boy or girl names?

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