Clem vs Curran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Curran

Boy #9,776 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear bearer, warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,776
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cur, Ran

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Clem Rank #9,809
Curran Rank #9,776

Curran is more popular, ranked #9776 vs #9809 for Clem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clem ___

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

Curran ___

  • Curran James
  • Curran Patrick
  • Curran Michael
  • Curran Sean
  • Curran Liam
  • Curran Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Clem

Archie Ned Len Bess Kit

If you choose Curran

Cormac Riordan Declan Fintan Roisin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clem or Curran more popular?

Curran is more popular, ranked #9776 compared to Clem at #9809 in the United States.

What do Clem and Curran mean?

Clem means "mild, merciful" (Latin clemens origin). Curran means "spear bearer, warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Clem and Curran boy or girl names?

Clem is primarily a boy name. Curran is primarily a boy name.

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