Clem vs Sophia

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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Popularity Comparison

Clem Rank #9,809
Sophia Rank #6

Sophia is more popular, ranked #6 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

Sophia ___

  • Sophia Rose
  • Sophia Grace
  • Sophia Elizabeth
  • Sophia Anne
  • Sophia Claire
  • Sophia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

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Archie Ned Len Bess Kit

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Olivia Charlotte Emma Liam Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clem or Sophia more popular?

Sophia is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Clem at #9809 in the United States.

What do Clem and Sophia mean?

Clem means "mild, merciful" (Latin clemens origin). Sophia means "wisdom" (Greek origin).

Are Clem and Sophia boy or girl names?

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

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