Clem vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clem

Boy #9,809 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mild, merciful"

Origin: Latin clemens

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Clem Rank #9,809

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #9809 for Clem.

Is Clem or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Clem at #9809 in the United States.

What do Clem and Richard mean?

Clem means "mild, merciful" (Latin clemens origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Clem and Richard boy or girl names?

Clem is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.