Clem vs Emersen

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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Emersen

Girl #4,440 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"industrious leader's child"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Canadian Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,440
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Emmie

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Popularity Comparison

Clem Rank #9,809
Emersen Rank #4,440

Emersen is more popular, ranked #4440 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

Emersen ___

  • Emersen Grace
  • Emersen Rose
  • Emersen Jane
  • Emersen Kate
  • Emersen Leigh
  • Emersen Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Clem

Archie Ned Len Bess Kit

If you choose Emersen

Avery Harper Quinn Landon Hudson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clem or Emersen more popular?

Emersen is more popular, ranked #4440 compared to Clem at #9809 in the United States.

What do Clem and Emersen mean?

Clem means "mild, merciful" (Latin clemens origin). Emersen means "industrious leader's child" (Germanic origin).

Are Clem and Emersen boy or girl names?

Clem is primarily a boy name. Emersen is primarily a girl name.

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