The name Clarence is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Clarence is: From the surname and place name Clare, meaning bright or clear. Famous bearers: George, Duke of Clarence, brother of King Edward IV and King Richard III, who is traditionally believed to have drowned in Malmsey wine.
Origin of the name Clare: A cognate of Clara, which is derived from the Latin clārus (bright, clear, famous). Var: Clair, Clara.
