What does the name Clement mean?

Clement means "merciful, gentle." It is of Latin origin.

Is Clement a boy or girl name?

Clement is primarily a boys' name.

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Q: What is the origin of the name Clement?

Clement is of Latin origin. From the Latin clemens meaning mild or merciful. 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.

Q: How do you pronounce Clement?

Clement is pronounced "KLEM-ent." You can hear it spoken aloud at hushname.com/hear-your-baby-name.

Clement is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “merciful, gentle.” From the Latin clemens meaning mild or merciful.

how do you pronounce Clement?

KLEM-ent

Hear it spoken aloud with our AI pronunciation tool.

what does Clement mean?

The name Clement means “merciful, gentle.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.

From the Latin clemens meaning mild or merciful. 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.

who are famous people named Clement?

Clement Attlee
Clement Clarke Moore
Pope Clement VII

what names are similar to Clement?

Clement

Latin · boy

Edmund

English · boy

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