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Clemente Pronunciation

Clemente is pronounced kleh-MEN-teh /klɛˈmɛn.teɪ/Medium

Meaning: Spanish/Italian form of Clement — from Latin clemens, 'merciful, gentle, mild'High

In 30 seconds: Merciful and warm: Clemente is the Spanish Clement — 'gentle, mild' (baseball legend Roberto Clemente). Classic, kind, and noble.

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Origin HighLatin

MeaningSpanish/Italian form of Clement — from Latin clemens, 'merciful, gentle, mild'

U.S. rank (2024)#4327 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1996

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,729

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Clemente is the Spanish and Italian form of Clement — from Latin clemens, 'merciful, gentle, mild' (the name of fourteen popes). Borne by humanitarian baseball legend Roberto Clemente, it's a classic, kind name.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino and Italian families. Rare, merciful at the root, and noble.

Did you know? Clement, from Latin clemens ('merciful, gentle'), named many popes — and Roberto Clemente, the great humanitarian ballplayer, made it iconic.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Clemente — etymology

Variations

ClementClemensClementino

Nicknames

Clem

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Clemente?

Clemente is pronounced kleh-MEN-teh (/klɛˈmɛn.teɪ/). Press play above to hear Clemente said aloud.

How do you say Clemente?

Clemente is said kleh-MEN-teh (/klɛˈmɛn.teɪ/). Press play above to hear Clemente said aloud.

What does the name Clemente mean?

Clemente is the Spanish/Italian Clement — Latin 'merciful, gentle, mild'.

Is Clemente a boy or girl name?

Clemente is a boy's name.

How popular is Clemente?

Clemente is a rare name in the U.S.