Clarence vs Randall

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Randall

Boy #1,612 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wolf's shield"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,612
Total SSA Count
106
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Randy, Rand

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clarence Rank #1,563
Randall Rank #1,612

Clarence is more popular, ranked #1563 vs #1612 for Randall.

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

Randall ___

  • Randall James
  • Randall Scott
  • Randall Lee
  • Randall Wayne
  • Randall Eugene
  • Randall Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarence

Harold Eleanor Beatrice Herbert Florence

If you choose Randall

Gary Dennis Linda Karen Donna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarence or Randall more popular?

Clarence is more popular, ranked #1563 compared to Randall at #1612 in the United States.

What do Clarence and Randall mean?

Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Randall means "wolf's shield" (Germanic origin).

Are Clarence and Randall boy or girl names?

Clarence is primarily a boy name. Randall is primarily a boy name.

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