Bergen vs Clem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bergen

Girl #5,606 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"meadow among the mountains"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,606
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Benny, Berg

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bergen Rank #5,606
Clem Rank #9,809

Bergen is more popular, ranked #5606 vs #9809 for Clem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bergen ___

  • Bergen Rose
  • Bergen Marie
  • Bergen Skye
  • Bergen Elise
  • Bergen Anne

Clem ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bergen or Clem more popular?

Bergen is more popular, ranked #5606 compared to Clem at #9809 in the United States.

What do Bergen and Clem mean?

Bergen means "meadow among the mountains" (Old Norse origin). Clem means "mild, merciful" (Latin clemens origin).

Are Bergen and Clem boy or girl names?

Bergen is primarily a girl name. Clem is primarily a boy name.

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