Clement vs Oswald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clement

Boy #2,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mild, merciful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English German Italian Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,262
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Clem

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Oswald

Boy #2,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine power, God's rule"

Origin: Old English os weald

Cultural Roots

English German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,124
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Oz, Ozzy, Ossie

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Popularity Comparison

Clement Rank #2,262
Oswald Rank #2,124

Oswald is more popular, ranked #2124 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

Oswald ___

  • Oswald James
  • Oswald Henry
  • Oswald Frederick
  • Oswald Arthur
  • Oswald Edmund
  • Oswald George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clement

Augustine Cecily Clementine Phoebe Benedict

If you choose Oswald

Edmund Reginald Hildegard Mildred Aldous

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clement or Oswald more popular?

Oswald is more popular, ranked #2124 compared to Clement at #2262 in the United States.

What do Clement and Oswald mean?

Clement means "mild, merciful" (Latin origin). Oswald means "divine power, God's rule" (Old English os weald origin).

Are Clement and Oswald boy or girl names?

Clement is primarily a boy name. Oswald is primarily a boy name.

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