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Collin vs Clem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Collin

Boy #490 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young creature, cub"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#490
Total SSA Count
627
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Collin Rank #490
Clem Rank #9,809

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 vs #9809 for Clem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Collin or Clem more popular?

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Clem at #9809 in the United States.

What do Collin and Clem mean?

Collin means "young creature, cub" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Clem means "mild, merciful" (Latin clemens origin).

Are Collin and Clem boy or girl names?

Collin is primarily a boy name. Clem is primarily a boy name.

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