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Clem vs Cletus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clem

Boy #9,809 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"mild, merciful"

Origin: Latin clemens

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,809
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cletus

Boy #19,830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"called forth, gloriously summoned"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,830
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clem Rank #9,809
Cletus Rank #19,830

Clem is more popular, ranked #9809 vs #19830 for Cletus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clem or Cletus more popular?

Clem is more popular, ranked #9809 compared to Cletus at #19830 in the United States.

What do Clem and Cletus mean?

Clem means "mild, merciful" (Latin clemens origin). Cletus means "called forth, gloriously summoned" (Greek origin).

Are Clem and Cletus boy or girl names?

Clem is primarily a boy name. Cletus is primarily a boy name.

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