Clarence vs Claude

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarence

Boy #1,563 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,563
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Clare, Clary

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Clarence Rank #1,563
Claude Rank #3,333

Clarence is more popular, ranked #1563 vs #3333 for Claude.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clarence ___

  • Clarence James
  • Clarence Thomas
  • Clarence Edward
  • Clarence Arthur
  • Clarence William
  • Clarence Henry

Claude ___

  • Claude Victor
  • Claude Henri
  • Claude Louis
  • Claude James
  • Claude Edward
  • Claude Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarence

Harold Eleanor Beatrice Herbert Florence

If you choose Claude

Marcel Henri Lucien Simone Colette

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarence or Claude more popular?

Clarence is more popular, ranked #1563 compared to Claude at #3333 in the United States.

What do Clarence and Claude mean?

Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Claude means "of the Claudian family, lame" (Latin origin).

Are Clarence and Claude boy or girl names?

Clarence is primarily a boy name. Claude is primarily a boy name.

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