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Clem vs Silus

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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Silus

Boy #10,055 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"asked for, requested of God"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Christian English Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,055
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clem Rank #9,809
Silus Rank #10,055

Clem is more popular, ranked #9809 vs #10055 for Silus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clem or Silus more popular?

Clem is more popular, ranked #9809 compared to Silus at #10055 in the United States.

What do Clem and Silus mean?

Clem means "mild, merciful" (Latin clemens origin). Silus means "asked for, requested of God" (Aramaic origin).

Are Clem and Silus boy or girl names?

Clem is primarily a boy name. Silus is primarily a boy name.

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