Clem vs Noah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Noah

Boy #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"motion, wandering"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
20,337
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clem Rank #9,809
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clem

Archie Ned Len Bess Kit

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clem or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Clem at #9809 in the United States.

What do Clem and Noah mean?

Clem means "mild, merciful" (Latin clemens origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clem and Noah boy or girl names?

Clem is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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