Karin vs Clem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karin

Boy #10,769 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,769
Total SSA Count
8
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

Popularity Comparison

Karin Rank #10,769
Clem Rank #9,809

Clem is more popular, ranked #9809 vs #10769 for Karin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karin or Clem more popular?

Clem is more popular, ranked #9809 compared to Karin at #10769 in the United States.

What do Karin and Clem mean?

Karin means "pure" (Greek origin). Clem means "mild, merciful" (Latin clemens origin).

Are Karin and Clem boy or girl names?

Karin is primarily a boy name. Clem is primarily a boy name.

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