Clements vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Clements Rank #28,380
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #28380 for Clements.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clements ___

  • Clements Henry
  • Clements Edward
  • Clements William
  • Clements James
  • Clements August
  • Clements Oliver

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 Clements

Cornelius Barnaby Edmund Phoebe Cecily

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clements or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Clements at #28380 in the United States.

What do Clements and James mean?

Clements means "son of Clement, gentle one" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clements and James boy or girl names?

Clements is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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