Clarence vs Edwina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwina

Girl #71,400 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71,400
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eddie, Ed, Winnie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clarence Rank #1,563
Edwina Rank #71,400

Clarence is more popular, ranked #1563 vs #71400 for Edwina.

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

Edwina ___

  • Edwina Rose
  • Edwina Grace
  • Edwina Marie
  • Edwina Claire
  • Edwina Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarence

Harold Eleanor Beatrice Herbert Florence

If you choose Edwina

Edwin Edmund Eleanor Adelaide Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarence or Edwina more popular?

Clarence is more popular, ranked #1563 compared to Edwina at #71400 in the United States.

What do Clarence and Edwina mean?

Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Edwina means "prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Clarence and Edwina boy or girl names?

Clarence is primarily a boy name. Edwina is primarily a girl name.

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