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Clem vs Glenn

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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Glenn

Boy #1,366 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"valley, narrow glen"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,366
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clem Rank #9,809
Glenn Rank #1,366

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 vs #9809 for Clem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clem or Glenn more popular?

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 compared to Clem at #9809 in the United States.

What do Clem and Glenn mean?

Clem means "mild, merciful" (Latin clemens origin). Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Clem and Glenn boy or girl names?

Clem is primarily a boy name. Glenn is primarily a boy name.

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