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At a Glance: Name: Clement – Meaning: merciful – Origin: Latin – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KLEM-ent
Clement is a boy's name with Latin roots, carrying the meaning "merciful." It's pronounced KLEM-ent (IPA /ˈklɛmənt/), a straightforward, easy-to-say choice for parents drawn to its clear meaning and classic sound.
Meaning & Origin of Clement
Meaning: Merciful.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Clement
Phonetic: KLEM-ent IPA: /ˈklɛmənt/
Popularity of Clement
Clement peaked in popularity in 1912, when it ranked #267 with 172 babies given the name. By 2024 it had fallen to #2260, with just 63 babies named Clement that year, based on Social Security data spanning 1880 to 2024.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Clement mean?
Merciful. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Clement)
How do you pronounce Clement?
Clement is pronounced KLEM-ent (IPA: /ˈklɛmənt/).
Is Clement a popular name right now?
Clement peaked at #267 in 1912 and is ranked #2260 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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