Is Clement a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Clement is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Clement?

It’s currently ranked #861 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Clement?

KLEM-uhnt · IPA: //ˈklɛm.ənt//

Clement Boy

Popularity: #861 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKLEM-uhnt / /ˈklɛm.ənt/

Latin; French

Meaning

Latin: merciful; French: gentle

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Clement is derived from the Latin name 'Clemens', which means 'merciful' or 'gentle'. It has been borne by several saints and popes, contributing to its popularity in Christian contexts. The name has also been used in various cultures, particularly in France, where it has been a common given name since the Middle Ages. Its usage has fluctuated over time, but it remains a classic choice.

Trend Summary

Clement has seen a gradual decline in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Variants

Clem
Clemmy

International Variants

Clemente (Spanish)
Clément (French)
Clemens (German)

Famous people named Clement

Clement Attlee was a British politician who served as Prime Minister from 1945 to 1951.

Clement Clarke Moore was an American writer best known for the poem 'A Visit from St. Nicholas'.

Clement von Franckenstein was a notable German composer and conductor.

Clement Freud was a British writer, broadcaster, and politician.

Fictional characters named Clement

Clement is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', often portrayed as a rival.

Sibling Suggestions

Julian Sebastian Oliver Adrian Nathaniel Gabriel

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Clement was first seen in the United States in 1880. Clement has ranked as high as #563 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, California, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Clement has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Clement (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TN	6	55%
CA	5	45%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	16
1881	22
1882	23
1883	31
1884	22
1885	9
1886	26
1887	34
1888	32
1889	27
1890	27
1891	35
1892	30
1893	28
1894	34
1895	28
1896	32
1897	41
1898	30
1899	32
1900	48
1901	28
1902	42
1903	37
1904	43
1905	38
1906	45
1907	56
1908	41
1909	64
1910	51
1911	90
1912	172
1913	193
1914	232
1915	320
1916	333
1917	303
1918	344
1919	294
1920	308
1921	300
1922	317
1923	311
1924	287
1925	293
1926	278
1927	260
1928	258
1929	230
1930	229
1931	230
1932	183
1933	179
1934	182
1935	175
1936	161
1937	188
1938	158
1939	160
1940	160
1941	188
1942	192
1943	170
1944	156
1945	136
1946	151
1947	152
1948	136
1949	121
1950	126
1951	139
1952	123
1953	119
1954	137
1955	140
1956	135
1957	129
1958	106
1959	129
1960	94
1961	110
1962	86
1963	86
1964	79
1965	85
1966	64
1967	70
1968	58
1969	60
1970	65
1971	52
1972	54
1973	50
1974	47
1975	43
1976	40
1977	47
1978	41
1979	59
1980	52
1981	44
1982	45
1983	52
1984	41
1985	47
1986	40
1987	31
1988	42
1989	46
1990	36
1991	48
1992	43
1993	46
1994	41
1995	33
1996	33
1997	44
1998	32
1999	36
2000	28
2001	43
2002	44
2003	34
2004	36
2005	53
2006	35
2007	45
2008	44
2009	28
2010	39
2011	34
2012	40
2013	42
2014	43
2015	44
2016	52
2017	56
2018	43
2019	49
2020	49
2021	60
2022	55
2023	57
2024	63