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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 births3,751
GenderMale (60% / 40%)
Peak year1996
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1913
Most recent2023
Syllables3
Origin
Comeback nameNo

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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