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Clement

Clement is a boy's name of French origin meaning “merciful.” In 2024 it was given to 63 boys in the United States.

Clement at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
French · English & American
Meaning
“merciful”
Pronunciation
/ˈklɛmənt/
Also spelled
Late

About the name Clement

Clement belongs to the French and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “merciful” — is the sense carried by its French roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Late.

In the United States, Clement first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #267 in 1912, and in 2024 63 babies received the name — 14,103 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Clement in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#267 in 1912
Peak year
1918
Babies named Clement in 2024
63
Total since 1880
14,103

Spellings & short forms

Late

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Clement mean?

Clement means “merciful” in its French roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Clement a boy or girl name?

Clement is a boy name. In 2024, 63 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Clement?

Clement comes from the French and English & American tradition. It is also spelled Late.

How popular is the name Clement?

Clement first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #267 in 1912, and 63 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Clement?

Clement is pronounced /ˈklɛmənt/ (IPA).

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