Clemson
Pronunciation: [ kl-EHMS-uhn ]
Clemson is a boy baby name. Ranked #38,092 in the US, popular nicknames include Cle, Cly, and Cleie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,092
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Clemson
Clemson is a boy name .
Clemson is currently ranked #38,092 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Clemson include Cle, Cly, Cleie, and Clemie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Clemson include Clement, Clemente . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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