Clearance vs Elma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clearance

Boy #12,224 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"clear, bright, famous"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American African American Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,224
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clear, Clarence, C

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Elma

Girl #4,584 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"apple"

Origin: Turkish/Bosnian

Cultural Roots

German Turkish Bosnian English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,584
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Ellie, Elly

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Popularity Comparison

Clearance Rank #12,224
Elma Rank #4,584

Elma is more popular, ranked #4584 vs #12224 for Clearance.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clearance ___

  • Clearance James
  • Clearance Edward
  • Clearance William
  • Clearance Thomas
  • Clearance Lee
  • Clearance Ray

Elma ___

  • Elma Rose
  • Elma Jane
  • Elma Grace
  • Elma May
  • Elma Ruth
  • Elma Bea

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clearance

Clarence Lawrence Florence Terrance Patience

If you choose Elma

Alma Marta Frida Esther Erna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clearance or Elma more popular?

Elma is more popular, ranked #4584 compared to Clearance at #12224 in the United States.

What do Clearance and Elma mean?

Clearance means "clear, bright, famous" (Latin origin). Elma means "apple" (Turkish/Bosnian origin).

Are Clearance and Elma boy or girl names?

Clearance is primarily a boy name. Elma is primarily a girl name.

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