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At a Glance: Name: Clem – Meaning: merciful – Origin: Latin (short form of Clement) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: KLEM
Clem is a Latin name meaning "merciful," a short form of Clement. It's a compact, one-syllable option for parents who like a familiar name in a shorter, friendlier shape.
Meaning & Origin of Clem
Meaning: Merciful.
Origin: Latin (short form of Clement).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Clem
Phonetic: KLEM IPA: /klɛm/
Popularity of Clem
Clem peaked at #260 in 1889, when 41 babies were given the name. By 2017, the latest year in the data, it had slipped to #8283 with just 9 babies, so a child named Clem today would be unlikely to share the name with classmates.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2017.
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FAQ
What does the name Clem mean?
Merciful. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Clem)
How do you pronounce Clem?
Clem is pronounced KLEM (IPA: /klɛm/).
Is Clem a popular name right now?
Clem peaked at #260 in 1889 and is ranked #8283 as of 2017. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2017.)
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