Clemente vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clemente

Boy #4,411 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"merciful, gentle, mild"

Origin: Latin clemens

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,411
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Clem, Clemi

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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

Clemente Rank #4,411
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4411 for Clemente.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clemente ___

  • Clemente Antonio
  • Clemente José
  • Clemente Miguel
  • Clemente Roberto
  • Clemente Francisco
  • Clemente Angelo

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 Clemente

Emilio Marco Lorenzo Lucia Sofia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clemente or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Clemente at #4411 in the United States.

What do Clemente and James mean?

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

Are Clemente and James boy or girl names?

Clemente is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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