Clegg vs Ysmael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clegg

Boy #38,364 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"horsefly, gadfly"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,364
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cle, Cly, Clie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Clegg Rank #38,364
Ysmael Rank #38,527

Clegg is more popular, ranked #38364 vs #38527 for Ysmael.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clegg ___

  • Clegg James
  • Clegg Thomas
  • Clegg William
  • Clegg Andrew
  • Clegg Robert
  • Clegg Edward

Ysmael ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clegg

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If you choose Ysmael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clegg or Ysmael more popular?

Clegg is more popular, ranked #38364 compared to Ysmael at #38527 in the United States.

What do Clegg and Ysmael mean?

Clegg means "horsefly, gadfly" (Old Norse origin).

Are Clegg and Ysmael boy or girl names?

Clegg is primarily a boy name. Ysmael is primarily a boy name.

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