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Clement vs Jan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clement

Boy #2,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mild, merciful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English German Italian Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,262
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jan

Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

Cultural Roots

Dutch Polish Czech Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,213
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clement Rank #2,262
Jan Rank #2,213

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #2262 for Clement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clement or Jan more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Clement at #2262 in the United States.

What do Clement and Jan mean?

Clement means "mild, merciful" (Latin origin). Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Clement and Jan boy or girl names?

Clement is primarily a boy name. Jan is primarily a boy name.

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