Clem vs Devereux

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clem

Boy #9,809 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"mild, merciful"

Origin: Latin clemens

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,809
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Devereux

Boy #9,619 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Evreux, Normandy; of the people of the yew tree"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

French English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,619
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dev, Dex, Roux

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Popularity Comparison

Clem Rank #9,809
Devereux Rank #9,619

Devereux is more popular, ranked #9619 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

Devereux ___

  • Devereux James
  • Devereux William
  • Devereux Edward
  • Devereux Charles
  • Devereux Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Clem

Archie Ned Len Bess Kit

If you choose Devereux

Montgomery Pemberton Sinclair Wyndham Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clem or Devereux more popular?

Devereux is more popular, ranked #9619 compared to Clem at #9809 in the United States.

What do Clem and Devereux mean?

Clem means "mild, merciful" (Latin clemens origin). Devereux means "From Evreux, Normandy; of the people of the yew tree" (Norman French origin).

Are Clem and Devereux boy or girl names?

Clem is primarily a boy name. Devereux is primarily a boy name.

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