Christopher vs Clement

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clement

Boy #2,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mild, merciful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English German Italian Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,262
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Clem

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Christopher Rank #61
Clement Rank #2,262

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 vs #2262 for Clement.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Christopher ___

  • Christopher James
  • Christopher Michael
  • Christopher Thomas
  • Christopher Alexander
  • Christopher David
  • Christopher John

Clement ___

  • Clement August
  • Clement Felix
  • Clement Arthur
  • Clement Louis
  • Clement Oscar
  • Clement Julian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Christopher

Nicholas Sebastian Katherine Elizabeth Matthew

If you choose Clement

Augustine Cecily Clementine Phoebe Benedict

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Christopher or Clement more popular?

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 compared to Clement at #2262 in the United States.

What do Christopher and Clement mean?

Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin). Clement means "mild, merciful" (Latin origin).

Are Christopher and Clement boy or girl names?

Christopher is primarily a boy name. Clement is primarily a boy name.

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