Clement vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clement

Boy #2,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mild, merciful"

Origin: Latin

French English German Italian Catholic

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Clement Rank #2,262

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2262 for Clement.

Is Clement or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Clement at #2262 in the United States.

What do Clement and Richard mean?

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

Are Clement and Richard boy or girl names?

Clement is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.