Clarendon

An English place name associated with a now ruined palace and a set of 12th century laws which defined the relationship between church and state, Clarendon is a surname-style choice with historical grandeur. Also the name of places in Jamaica, the US, and Canada, Clarendon likely means "Clare's hill" or "hill associated with Clare", making this an unexpected way to honor a Clare or Clara in your life.

Some may recognize Clarendon as a heavy, boldface type, which is what drew entrepreneur and designer Perry Haydn Taylor to the name, which he gave to one of his three daughters. The others are Perpetua and Helvetica, named to honor his love for typography.

Clarendon is also given to boys.

Pronounced KLAR-en-dun.

As of October 2026, Clarendon ranked #4448 for boys in US births in 1921 SSA.