Clem
Clem: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Clem
- A unisex given name.
- A diminutive of the male given name Clement.
- A diminutive of the female given name Clementine.
Etymology
Shortening.
How popular is Clem?
Since 1880, 54 girls and 4,275 boys in the U.S. have been named Clem (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1238 in 1890. Its highest rank for boys was #260 in 1889. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Sibling name ideas for Clem
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Clem FAQ
What does the name Clem mean?
A unisex given name. A diminutive of the male given name Clement. A diminutive of the female given name Clementine. Shortening.
How popular is the name Clem?
Since 1880, 54 girls and 4,275 boys in the U.S. have been named Clem (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1238 in 1890. Its highest rank for boys was #260 in 1889. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Clem a boy or girl name?
Clem is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 54 girls and 4,275 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.