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Josef vs Clement

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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Clement

Boy #2,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mild, merciful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English German Italian Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,262
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Josef or Clement more popular?

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

What do Josef and Clement mean?

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

Are Josef and Clement boy or girl names?

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

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