Clarence
bright, clear (Latin via English)
Clarence is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 330, with 22,724 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
bright, clear (Latin via English)
Clarence originates as an English given name taken from the royal title Duke of Clarence, first created in the 14th century. In the Philippines, it became established during the American colonial period alongside many traditional Anglo-American names. It continues to see steady, enduring usage as a formal masculine given name across generations.
Derived from the English noble title Duke of Clarence, originally connected to the town of Clare in Suffolk, which itself relates to the Latin root 'clarus' meaning clear or bright.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to nicknames such as 'Ren', 'Rence', 'Clare', or 'Clar'. It is commonly given as a standalone first name or paired with traditional middle names.
Related forms
- Clarence French
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Clarence with common surname pairs
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How do I use Clarence with two Filipino surnames?
Clarence is the given name. The full name is Clarence + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Clarence a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Clarence is number 330, with 22,724 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.