Clement vs Keelan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keelan

Boy #2,189 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic caol

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,189
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keel, Kee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clement Rank #2,262
Keelan Rank #2,189

Keelan is more popular, ranked #2189 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

Keelan ___

  • Keelan Patrick
  • Keelan James
  • Keelan Sean
  • Keelan Thomas
  • Keelan Michael
  • Keelan Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clement

Augustine Cecily Clementine Phoebe Benedict

If you choose Keelan

Declan Finnegan Ciarán Maeve Saoirse

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clement or Keelan more popular?

Keelan is more popular, ranked #2189 compared to Clement at #2262 in the United States.

What do Clement and Keelan mean?

Clement means "mild, merciful" (Latin origin). Keelan means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic caol origin).

Are Clement and Keelan boy or girl names?

Clement is primarily a boy name. Keelan is primarily a boy name.

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