Clarence vs Eliot

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eliot

Boy #1,377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek Elias

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,377
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clarence Rank #1,563
Eliot Rank #1,377

Eliot is more popular, ranked #1377 vs #1563 for Clarence.

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

Eliot ___

  • Eliot James
  • Eliot Thomas
  • Eliot Henry
  • Eliot David
  • Eliot John
  • Eliot Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarence

Harold Eleanor Beatrice Herbert Florence

If you choose Eliot

Oliver Theodore Hazel Clara Milo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarence or Eliot more popular?

Eliot is more popular, ranked #1377 compared to Clarence at #1563 in the United States.

What do Clarence and Eliot mean?

Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Eliot means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Greek Elias origin).

Are Clarence and Eliot boy or girl names?

Clarence is primarily a boy name. Eliot is primarily a boy name.

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