Clemente vs Pau

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

Playground Safety Score

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Pau

Boy #4,516 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small; humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Catalan Spanish Valencian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,516
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clemente Rank #4,411
Pau Rank #4,516

Clemente is more popular, ranked #4411 vs #4516 for Pau.

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

Pau ___

  • Pau Andreu
  • Pau Marc
  • Pau Joan
  • Pau Jordi
  • Pau Arnau
  • Pau Lluc

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clemente

Emilio Marco Lorenzo Lucia Sofia

If you choose Pau

Marc Jan Oriol Laia Neus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clemente or Pau more popular?

Clemente is more popular, ranked #4411 compared to Pau at #4516 in the United States.

What do Clemente and Pau mean?

Clemente means "merciful, gentle, mild" (Latin clemens origin). Pau means "small; humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Clemente and Pau boy or girl names?

Clemente is primarily a boy name. Pau is primarily a boy name.

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