Clement - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Clement \c-leme-

is pronounced KLEM-ent. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "merciful". From Clemens. A name borne by saints, popes, and the early Christian theologian Clement of Alexandria (third century). Author Clement Clark Moore; artist Francesco Clemente; baseball player Roberto Clemente.

Clement has 13 variant forms: Clem, Clemencio, Clemens, Clemente, Clementino, Clementius, Clemmie, Clemmons, Clemmy, Klemens, Klement, Klementos and Kliment.

Baby names that sound like Clement are Coleman and Klemenis.

Clement is a somewhat common first name for men (#692 out of 1220) and an even more common last name for both men and women (#1243 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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