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Clemens

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Pronounced KLEH-mens /ˈklɛ.mɛns/High

Meaning: A German/Scandinavian form of Clement — from the Latin clemens, 'merciful; gentle; mild'Low

In 30 seconds: Merciful; gentle; mild: Clemens is a form of Clement. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KLEH-mens').

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningA German/Scandinavian form of Clement — from the Latin clemens, 'merciful; gentle; mild'

U.S. rank (2024)#8416 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1918

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,641

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Clemens is a German/Scandinavian form of Clement — from the Latin clemens, 'merciful; gentle; mild'. A crisp, classic name (said 'KLEH-mens').

In the U.S. it appears in German families. Rare, merciful at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Clement comes from the Latin clemens, 'merciful; gentle; mild' — Clemens is the German/Scandinavian form, crisp and classic (said 'KLEH-mens').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Clemens — form of Clement

Variations

ClementKlemensClemente

Nicknames

Clem

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Clemens mean?

Clemens is a form of Clement — Latin 'merciful; gentle; mild'.

How do you pronounce Clemens?

It's said KLEH-mens /ˈklɛ.mɛns/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Clemens a boy or girl name?

Clemens is a boy's name.

How popular is Clemens?

Clemens is a very rare name in the U.S.