61
Morality
59
Success
36
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
59
Morality
61▲
Health
30
Warmth
36
Cheerfulness
23▼
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
63
Clarence Name Personality
Clarence is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With notably high morality (61/100) paired with strong success (59/100), Clarence creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in playfulness or humor (23/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic9.1
Mature8.3
Formal8.6
Upper Class8.1
Urban4.4
Wholesome8.4
Strong5.5
Refined8.4
Strange6.8
Simple5.6
Serious7.5
Nerdy7.4
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 147 ratings.
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Famous People Named Clarence
- Clarence ThomasUS Supreme Court Justice
- Clarence DarrowLegendary defense attorney
- Clarence ClemonsSaxophonist, E Street Band
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clarence
What does the name Clarence say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Clarence scores highest in Morality (61/100) and lowest in Cheerfulness (23/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in morality and very low in cheerfulness.
Is Clarence a boy name?▾
Clarence is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (59), Warmth (36), Morality (61), Health (30), and Cheerfulness (23).
What is the Success rating for the name Clarence?▾
Clarence has a Success rating of 59 out of 100, which is considered high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Clarence sound?▾
Clarence has a Warmth rating of 36 out of 100, which is considered low. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Clarence compare to other names?▾
Clarence's strongest dimension is Morality at 61/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Clarence with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Clarence?▾
Notable people named Clarence include Clarence Thomas, Clarence Darrow and Clarence Clemons. Name Halo lists 3 famous Clarences with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.