Clarence vs Deegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deegan

Boy #1,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,678
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dee, Deeg

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clarence Rank #1,563
Deegan Rank #1,678

Clarence is more popular, ranked #1563 vs #1678 for Deegan.

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

Deegan ___

  • Deegan James
  • Deegan Patrick
  • Deegan Cole
  • Deegan Ryan
  • Deegan John
  • Deegan Quinn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarence

Harold Eleanor Beatrice Herbert Florence

If you choose Deegan

Keegan Ronan Callum Regan Tiernan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarence or Deegan more popular?

Clarence is more popular, ranked #1563 compared to Deegan at #1678 in the United States.

What do Clarence and Deegan mean?

Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Clarence and Deegan boy or girl names?

Clarence is primarily a boy name. Deegan is primarily a boy name.

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