Elder vs Clement

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elder

Boy #2,412 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"older, senior in wisdom"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mild, merciful"

Origin: Latin

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Elder Rank #2,412

Clement Rank #2,262

Clement is more popular, ranked #2262 vs #2412 for Elder.

Is Elder or Clement more popular?

Clement is more popular, ranked #2262 compared to Elder at #2412 in the United States.

What do Elder and Clement mean?

Elder means "older, senior in wisdom" (Old English origin). Clement means "mild, merciful" (Latin origin).

Are Elder and Clement boy or girl names?

Elder is primarily a boy name. Clement is primarily a boy name.