Clarence

Boy's name

Clarence is of Latin origin, derived from the Latin title "clarentia" meaning "bright" or "shining."

Meaning From the town of Clare
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 111 Falling
Peak year 1921

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Notable Namesakes

  • Clarence Thomas - Supreme Court Justice
  • Clarence Clemons - Saxophonist for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band
  • Clarence Darrow - Prominent lawyer in Scopes Monkey Trial
  • Clarence Seedorf - Dutch footballer and coach
  • Clarence Nash - Voice of Donald Duck
  • Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown - Blues musician
  • Clarence Williams III - Actor in "The Mod Squad"
  • Clarence "Frogman" Henry - Singer known for "Ain't Got No Home"
  • Clarence "Big House" Gaines - Hall of Fame basketball coach
  • Clarence "Pinetop" Smith - Influential blues pianist

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