Clem vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clem

Boy #9,809 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mild, merciful"

Origin: Latin clemens

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Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

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Clem Rank #9,809

Clark Rank #438

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #9809 for Clem.

Is Clem or Clark more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Clem at #9809 in the United States.

What do Clem and Clark mean?

Clem means "mild, merciful" (Latin clemens origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Clem and Clark boy or girl names?

Clem is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.