Clement
Boy name · Latin · pronounced KLEM-ent
Verified name
What does Clement mean?
Mild and merciful
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 876 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1613 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Clem
Variant: Clement, Clemens
Related: Clemens
Using Clement across cultures
A gentle pope name that softens any surname.
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