Clem vs Nola

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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Nola

Girl #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white shoulder (from Fionnuala)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#766
Total SSA Count
367
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
No

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clem Rank #9,809
Nola Rank #766

Nola is more popular, ranked #766 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

Nola ___

  • Nola Rose
  • Nola Jane
  • Nola Grace
  • Nola Mae
  • Nola Belle
  • Nola Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Nola

Cora Lena Mabel Bea Arlo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clem or Nola more popular?

Nola is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Clem at #9809 in the United States.

What do Clem and Nola mean?

Clem means "mild, merciful" (Latin clemens origin). Nola means "white shoulder (from Fionnuala)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Clem and Nola boy or girl names?

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

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