Boy Name · Latin Origin
Clemence
Clemence is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Latin origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Clemence — a boy name from the Latin tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Clemente is on your shortlist, Clemence belongs in the same conversation.
Clemence meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Clemence has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Clemence to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Clemence as C·L·E·M·E·N·C·E, with 8 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Clemence is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Clemence variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Clemencea, Clemencee, Clemencey, Clemenc.
- Nicknames: Clem and C.
- Middle names: Pair Clemence with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Clemence middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Clemente, Clemens, Clement, Clemon, Coleman — full picks on the sibling names for Clemence guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Clemence? Browse our names like Clemence guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Clemence
What does the name Clemence mean?
Clemence has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Clemence?
Clemence originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Clemence?
Clemence has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Clemence a boy's or girl's name?
Clemence is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Clemence in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Clemence sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Clemence?
Names that share Clemence's sound and style include Clemente, Clemens, Clement, Clemon, Coleman.
What middle names pair well with Clemence?
Good middle-name fits for Clemence pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Clemence is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Clemence is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Clemence?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Clemence share its rhythm without rhyming — Clemente, Clemens, Clement all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.