Clement vs Lysander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lysander

Boy #2,200 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"liberator of men; freer of man"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English Literary Classical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,200
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ly, Sandy, Zander

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clement Rank #2,262
Lysander Rank #2,200

Lysander is more popular, ranked #2200 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

Lysander ___

  • Lysander James
  • Lysander Hugh
  • Lysander Arthur
  • Lysander Edmund
  • Lysander William
  • Lysander Theodore

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clement

Augustine Cecily Clementine Phoebe Benedict

If you choose Lysander

Leander Araminta Cassius Evangeline Ptolemy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clement or Lysander more popular?

Lysander is more popular, ranked #2200 compared to Clement at #2262 in the United States.

What do Clement and Lysander mean?

Clement means "mild, merciful" (Latin origin). Lysander means "liberator of men; freer of man" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Clement and Lysander boy or girl names?

Clement is primarily a boy name. Lysander is primarily a boy name.

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