Clement
Clement is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “merciful, gentle.” From the Latin clemens meaning mild or merciful.
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how do you pronounce Clement?
KLEM-ent
where does the name Clement come from?
From the Late Latin Clemens, meaning merciful or mild, the name of early saints and popes.
It has been borne by fourteen popes and numerous saints, and remains more common in France and other Catholic countries than in the English-speaking world.
how popular is this name?
Clement has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 90 years since 1880. It peaked at #266 in 1912, and ranked #989 in 1969.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1969 | #989 |
| 1968 | #958 |
| 1967 | #856 |
| 1966 | #901 |
| 1965 | #806 |
| 1964 | #854 |
| 1963 | #816 |
| 1962 | #817 |
| 1961 | #735 |
| 1960 | #788 |
| 1950 | #610 |
| 1940 | #458 |
| 1930 | #374 |
| 1920 | #332 |
| 1912 | #266 |
| 1910 | #359 |
| 1900 | #301 |
| 1890 | #335 |
| 1880 | #442 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Clement fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Clement
It is both a French and an English given name; Clément is the French form.
who are famous people named Clement?
- Clement Attlee
- Clement Clarke Moore
- Pope Clement VII
what are the nicknames and variants of Clement?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Clement?
what names go well with Clement?
Sibling names that share Clement's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Clement
What does the name Clement mean?
Clement means “merciful, gentle”.
What is the origin of the name Clement?
Clement comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Clément.
How popular is the name Clement?
Clement ranked #989 in the US in 1969, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1912, at #266, and it has spent 90 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Clement a boy or girl name?
Clement is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Clement?
Clement is pronounced KLEM-ent, with 2 syllables.
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