Clement

Clement: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “merciful, gentle”
Origin: Latin
Say it: KLEM-unt · 2 syllables
Used for: Boys

From Latin Clemens, a Roman name meaning 'merciful' or 'mild'. It has long Christian use because of several saints and popes named Clement.

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How popular is Clement?

202418.9 per million US babies

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Babies named Clement in 202463

2024 rank#2,255 boys

Peak year1915

Total US babies since 188014,109

Clement is rising: use over the last five years is 1.6× what it was a decade earlier.

Names like Clement

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Lucasfrom Lucania · Latin
Leolion · Latin
Julianyouthful, downy-bearded · Latin
Anthonyof the Antonius family · Latin
RomanRoman, from Rome · Latin
Bennettblessed · Latin
Adrianfrom Hadria · Latin
Christianfollower of Christ · Latin

Clement questions

What does the name Clement mean?

Clement means "merciful, gentle". It comes from Latin. From Latin Clemens, a Roman name meaning 'merciful' or 'mild'. It has long Christian use because of several saints and popes named Clement.

Is Clement a boy or girl name?

Clement is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Clement?

63 US babies were named Clement in 2024. Its peak year was 1915.

How do you pronounce Clement?

Clement is usually pronounced KLEM-unt.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.