NAME PROFILE
Clemente
Clemente is of Latin origin, meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle.' The name carries a warm, inviting quality, suggesting a compassionate and kind-hearted personality. It evokes feelings of generosity and understanding, often associated with someone who is nurturing and supportive.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,751 |
| Gender | Male (60% / 40%) |
| Peak year | 1996 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 55%CA — 35%NY — 6%IL — 2%NM — 1%
Notable People
Clemente (Title of Pope Clement, several Popes in history) · Roberto Clemente (Baseball player, Hall of Famer) · Clemente B. M. de la Torre (Artist) · Clemente Orozco (Mexican muralist) · Clemente Palma (Peruvian writer and critic)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ClemClemmy
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