Clément
/K-L-EH-M-AA/
Merciful, gentle — Pope Clement showed mercy; the name carries papal compassion
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Clément is a Christian boy name of French origin, meaning “Merciful, gentle — Pope Clement showed mercy; the name carries papal compassion”.
Clément is a boy's name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Merciful, gentle — Pope Clement showed mercy; the name carries papal compassion" and belongs to the Peace cluster — names meaning calm, serenity, and inner stillness.
Common among French, European families, Clément carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Clément
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Clément lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Clément's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Clément's saint & feast day →What does Clément's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Clément resonates in either tradition.
Clément's destiny number is 4 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Clément's full reading →
Does Clément go with your family's names?
Clément breaks into 5 sounds: /K-L-EH-M-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Clément sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Clément beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Clément — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Clément
If Clément resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in French families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Peace cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Clément
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Common questions about Clément
What does the name Clément mean?
Clément means "Merciful, gentle — Pope Clement showed mercy; the name carries papal compassion." It is a boy name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Clément a boy or girl name?
Clément is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Clément?
Clément is of French origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among French, European families.
Is Clément a Christian name?
Yes. Clément is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of French origin.
What does Clément mean in French?
Clément originates from French, where it means "Merciful, gentle — Pope Clement showed mercy; the name carries papal compassion."
What are common nicknames for Clément?
Common short forms of Clément include Clemi, Clem.
What is the numerology of Clément?
Clément has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
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