Gretchen vs Clement

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gretchen

Girl #3,569 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin (via Margaret)

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Boy #2,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mild, merciful"

Origin: Latin

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Gretchen Rank #3,569

Clement Rank #2,262

Clement is more popular, ranked #2262 vs #3569 for Gretchen.

Is Gretchen or Clement more popular?

Clement is more popular, ranked #2262 compared to Gretchen at #3569 in the United States.

What do Gretchen and Clement mean?

Gretchen means "pearl" (Greek via Latin (via Margaret) origin). Clement means "mild, merciful" (Latin origin).

Are Gretchen and Clement boy or girl names?

Gretchen is primarily a girl name. Clement is primarily a boy name.