Clem vs Michele

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Clem Rank #9,809
Michele Rank #4,120

Michele is more popular, ranked #4120 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

Michele ___

  • Michele Ann
  • Michele Marie
  • Michele Lynn
  • Michele Renee
  • Michele Danielle
  • Michele Elaine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clem

Archie Ned Len Bess Kit

If you choose Michele

Renee Danielle Nicole Marc Pierre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clem or Michele more popular?

Michele is more popular, ranked #4120 compared to Clem at #9809 in the United States.

What do Clem and Michele mean?

Clem means "mild, merciful" (Latin clemens origin). Michele means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clem and Michele boy or girl names?

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

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