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Clement
♂ Boy
Pronounced KLEM-unt /ˈklɛm.ənt/High
Meaning: merciful, gentle, mildHigh
In 30 seconds: Clement is a Latin name meaning merciful, gentle, and mild. A dignified two-syllable name of ancient Roman heritage, borne by fourteen popes.
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Origin HighLatin
Meaningmerciful, gentle, mild
U.S. rank (2025)#2262 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births62 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 14,165
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
Clement derives from Latin clemens meaning merciful, gentle, and mild. It was borne by many early Christian saints and fourteen popes.
Clement was popular in Europe and America through the 19th century. It retains a dignified classic quality.
Did you know? Clement was a popular name among early Christians, borne by Saint Clement of Rome (d. c. 99 AD), the fourth pope of the Catholic Church.
Overall data confidence 92%
Behind the Name: Clement — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data
Variations
ClementineClemensClementsKlemens
Nicknames
Clem
Famous Bearers
- ★Saint Clement of Rome (died c. 99 AD)Early Church Father and, by tradition, the fourth bishop of Rome (pope); author of an epistle to the Corinthians.
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Frequently Asked
What does Clement mean?
Clement means merciful, gentle, mild.
How do you pronounce Clement?
Clement is pronounced KLEM-unt (/ˈklɛm.ənt/), with 2 syllables.
Is Clement a boy's name?
Yes, Clement is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Clement?
Latin meaning firmly established; clemency root is universally recognized.