Clement vs Jacques

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacques

Boy #2,375 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who takes the heel"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Canadian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,375
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jac, Jack

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clement Rank #2,262
Jacques Rank #2,375

Clement is more popular, ranked #2262 vs #2375 for Jacques.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clement ___

  • Clement August
  • Clement Felix
  • Clement Arthur
  • Clement Louis
  • Clement Oscar
  • Clement Julian

Jacques ___

  • Jacques Henri
  • Jacques Pierre
  • Jacques Louis
  • Jacques François
  • Jacques André
  • Jacques Émile

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clement

Augustine Cecily Clementine Phoebe Benedict

If you choose Jacques

Pierre Henri Amélie Colette Isabelle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clement or Jacques more popular?

Clement is more popular, ranked #2262 compared to Jacques at #2375 in the United States.

What do Clement and Jacques mean?

Clement means "mild, merciful" (Latin origin). Jacques means "supplanter, one who takes the heel" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Clement and Jacques boy or girl names?

Clement is primarily a boy name. Jacques is primarily a boy name.

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