Clem - name meaning and origin

The boy's and girl's name Clem \c-lem\ is a variant of Clement, and the meaning of Clem is "merciful".

The baby name Clem sounds like Calum, Colum, Colm and Clemmy. Other similar baby names are Alem and Cleo.

Clem is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Clem. Compare Clem with related baby names.