Clerence, of Latin origin, signifies 'bright' or 'famous'. It was popularized during the Middle Ages, often used as a variant of Clarence, which shares its etymology but has gained more widespread usage over time.
The name Clerence appears to have been moderately popular during the early to mid-20th century, with a noticeable spike in popularity between 1931 and 1934, reaching its peak with 9 births in 1932. However, overall, it was not among the most common names of the time, as evidenced by the total of only 77 births recorded over these years.