Buford vs Clements

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clements

Boy #28,380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Clement, gentle one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French German Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,380
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Clem, Clemmie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Buford Rank #28,414
Clements Rank #28,380

Clements is more popular, ranked #28380 vs #28414 for Buford.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Buford ___

No pairings available yet.

Clements ___

  • Clements Henry
  • Clements Edward
  • Clements William
  • Clements James
  • Clements August
  • Clements Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Clements

Cornelius Barnaby Edmund Phoebe Cecily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buford or Clements more popular?

Clements is more popular, ranked #28380 compared to Buford at #28414 in the United States.

What do Buford and Clements mean?

Clements means "son of Clement, gentle one" (Latin origin).

Are Buford and Clements boy or girl names?

Buford is primarily a boy name. Clements is primarily a boy name.

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