What does Amandine mean?
Amandine comes from the Latin amanda, “worthy of love, much-loved.”
What does Clemence mean?
Clémence comes from the Latin for “mercy” or “clemency.”
Amandine vs Clemence
Which is more popular?
Clemence is more popular than Amandine today: about 9 US babies were given the name Clemence in 2025, compared with 0 named Amandine.
| Amandine | Clemence | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Much-loved | Mercy |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | ah-mahn-DEEN | kleh-MAHNS |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1991 | 1886 |
| Peak year | 2002 (10) | 1917 (20) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 9 |
| Trend | Declining | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Amandine
Clemence
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Amandine | Clemence |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 42 |
| 2010s | 10 | 60 |
| 2000s | 34 | 16 |
| 1990s | 17 | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 | 6 |
| 1930s | 0 | 25 |
| 1920s | 0 | 94 |
| 1910s | 0 | 126 |
| 1900s | 0 | 90 |
| 1890s | 0 | 73 |
| 1880s | 0 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amandine or Clemence more popular?
Clemence is more popular than Amandine today: about 9 US babies were given the name Clemence in 2025, compared with 0 named Amandine.
What is the difference between Amandine and Clemence?
Amandine means Much-loved (French origin), while Clemence means Mercy (French origin).
Which name is older, Amandine or Clemence?
In US records, Amandine first appears in 1991 and Clemence in 1886, so Clemence has the longer recorded history.