The name Clarence is a girl's name meaning "clear, bright".

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Clarence as a feminine name represents an interesting gender crossover from what is traditionally a masculine name. Derived from the Latin name Clarentius, itself from 'clarus' meaning 'clear, bright, or famous,' Clarence has a distinguished history primarily as a male name. While uncommon for girls, using Clarence for females follows a modern trend of adopting traditionally masculine names for girls. The feminine usage remains quite rare, giving it a distinctive quality. The name carries connotations of clarity, illumination, and nobility. For a girl, Clarence offers the potential nicknames Clare or Clara, which highlight its feminine potential. This unexpected gender application creates a name with both traditional roots and contemporary sensibility, appealing to parents seeking something both established and unusual.

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The name Clarence peaked for girls at #687 in 1880. Clarence is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Clarence is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "bright".

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The name of the guardian angel in <em>It's a Wonderful Life</em> is rarely heard the rest of the year because of its studious, near-nerdy image, but this could change in the current naming climate. 
<br/><br/>An English peerage title, Clarence enjoyed great popularity at the turn of the last century, reaching as high as Number 18 in 1900, and staying on the list until 2010.  It has two prominent legal bearers--Clarence Darrow, defense attorney at the Scopes Trial, and current Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. We can thank Clarence Birdseye for the invention of frozen food.  Aretha Franklin and Louis Armstrong both named their sons Clarence.

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The name Clarence is currently ranked #983 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #17 in 1894. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in CLARENCE, CLARENCE, and CLARENCE. Clarence is occasionally used for girls in 1992.

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