Clem vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clem Rank #9,809
Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 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

Paul ___

  • Paul James
  • Paul Michael
  • Paul David
  • Paul Anthony
  • Paul Andrew
  • Paul Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clem

Archie Ned Len Bess Kit

If you choose Paul

Peter John Mary Elizabeth Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clem or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Clem at #9809 in the United States.

What do Clem and Paul mean?

Clem means "mild, merciful" (Latin clemens origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Clem and Paul boy or girl names?

Clem is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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