Clement \c-leme-nt, cl(e)-ment\ as a boy's name is pronounced KLEM-ent. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Clement 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.