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Clem vs Darrel

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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Darrel

Boy #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

American English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,336
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clem Rank #9,809
Darrel Rank #5,336

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 vs #9809 for Clem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clem or Darrel more popular?

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 compared to Clem at #9809 in the United States.

What do Clem and Darrel mean?

Clem means "mild, merciful" (Latin clemens origin). Darrel means "from Airelle (beloved place)" (Norman French origin).

Are Clem and Darrel boy or girl names?

Clem is primarily a boy name. Darrel is primarily a boy name.

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