Clements vs Rafiel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clements

Boy #28,380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Clement, gentle one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French German Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,380
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Clem, Clemmie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Clements Rank #28,380
Rafiel Rank #28,260

Rafiel is more popular, ranked #28260 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

Rafiel ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clements

Cornelius Barnaby Edmund Phoebe Cecily

If you choose Rafiel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clements or Rafiel more popular?

Rafiel is more popular, ranked #28260 compared to Clements at #28380 in the United States.

What do Clements and Rafiel mean?

Clements means "son of Clement, gentle one" (Latin origin).

Are Clements and Rafiel boy or girl names?

Clements is primarily a boy name. Rafiel is primarily a boy name.

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