Home › Baby Names Directory › Clarance
Clarance
How to Pronounce Clarance
Pronounced KLAR-ents /ˈklær.əns/Medium
Meaning: Clarance is a spelling variant of Clarence, an English name from the ducal title of Clarence, ultimately from the Latin clarus, 'bright, clear.'Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Clarance is a variant of Clarence ('bright, clear,' from Latin clarus, via the dukedom of Clarence). It crested near 1926 before fading (said 'KLAR-ents').
It became rare as the standard Clarence prevailed. Solid, dignified, and antique.
Variations
Nicknames
Famous Bearers
- Famous bearers coming soon.
If you like Clarance…
Explore names like Clarance
Frequently Asked
What does the name Clarance mean?
Clarance is a variant of Clarence, from the Latin clarus, 'bright, clear.'
How do you pronounce Clarance?
It's said KLAR-ents /ˈklær.əns/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.
Is Clarance a boy or girl name?
Clarance is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Clarance?
Clarance was a modest variant of the far more common Clarence, cresting in the mid-nineteen-twenties, and is rare now.