Arnie vs Clem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Arnie Rank #9,841
Clem Rank #9,809

Clem is more popular, ranked #9809 vs #9841 for Arnie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arnie ___

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Clem ___

  • Clem James
  • Clem Arthur
  • Clem Henry
  • Clem George
  • Clem Edward
  • Clem Owen

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arnie or Clem more popular?

Clem is more popular, ranked #9809 compared to Arnie at #9841 in the United States.

What do Arnie and Clem mean?

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

Are Arnie and Clem boy or girl names?

Arnie is primarily a boy name. Clem is primarily a boy name.

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