Clem vs Xylin

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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Xylin

Boy #9,736 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Of the forest; made of wood"

Origin: Greek xylon

Cultural Roots

American Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,736
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Xy, Lin

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Popularity Comparison

Clem Rank #9,809
Xylin Rank #9,736

Xylin is more popular, ranked #9736 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

Xylin ___

  • Xylin James
  • Xylin Cole
  • Xylin River
  • Xylin Ash
  • Xylin Reid

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Zara Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clem or Xylin more popular?

Xylin is more popular, ranked #9736 compared to Clem at #9809 in the United States.

What do Clem and Xylin mean?

Clem means "mild, merciful" (Latin clemens origin). Xylin means "Of the forest; made of wood" (Greek xylon origin).

Are Clem and Xylin boy or girl names?

Clem is primarily a boy name. Xylin is primarily a boy name.

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