Clemente vs Theodore

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clemente Rank #4,411
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clemente

Emilio Marco Lorenzo Lucia Sofia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clemente or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Clemente at #4411 in the United States.

What do Clemente and Theodore mean?

Clemente means "merciful, gentle, mild" (Latin clemens origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Clemente and Theodore boy or girl names?

Clemente is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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