Clement vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clement Rank #2,262
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2262 for Clement.

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clement

Augustine Cecily Clementine Phoebe Benedict

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clement or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Clement at #2262 in the United States.

What do Clement and James mean?

Clement means "mild, merciful" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clement and James boy or girl names?

Clement is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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