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Clem vs Gideon

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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Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clem Rank #9,809
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #9809 for Clem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clem or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Clem at #9809 in the United States.

What do Clem and Gideon mean?

Clem means "mild, merciful" (Latin clemens origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clem and Gideon boy or girl names?

Clem is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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