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Clem vs Hiram

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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Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clem Rank #9,809
Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #9809 for Clem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clem or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Clem at #9809 in the United States.

What do Clem and Hiram mean?

Clem means "mild, merciful" (Latin clemens origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clem and Hiram boy or girl names?

Clem is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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