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Clement vs Josef

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josef

Boy #2,292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Czech Austrian Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,292
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clement Rank #2,262
Josef Rank #2,292

Clement is more popular, ranked #2262 vs #2292 for Josef.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clement or Josef more popular?

Clement is more popular, ranked #2262 compared to Josef at #2292 in the United States.

What do Clement and Josef mean?

Clement means "mild, merciful" (Latin origin). Josef means "God will increase" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clement and Josef boy or girl names?

Clement is primarily a boy name. Josef is primarily a boy name.

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