Merciful, mild, or gentle
Derived from the Latin name Clemens, it signifies a person who is compassionate and forgiving. While it was a common name among early saints and popes, it has become a rare, sophisticated choice in the modern era. It shares the same root as the more common English name Clement.
Less common today
Clemens isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,543 in 1991.
Austrian diplomat and statesman
German poet and novelist
German chemist who discovered germanium
Austrian conductor and opera director
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
