What does Capucine mean?
Capucine is the French word for the nasturtium flower.
What does Clemence mean?
Clémence comes from the Latin for “mercy” or “clemency.”
Capucine vs Clemence
Which is more popular?
Clemence is more popular than Capucine today: about 9 US babies were given the name Clemence in 2025, compared with 0 named Capucine.
| Capucine | Clemence | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Nasturtium flower | Mercy |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | kah-poo-SEEN | kleh-MAHNS |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1961 | 1886 |
| Peak year | 1965 (14) | 1917 (20) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 9 |
| Trend | Declining | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Capucine
Clemence
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Capucine | Clemence |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 42 |
| 2010s | 0 | 60 |
| 2000s | 8 | 16 |
| 1990s | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 33 | 0 |
| 1960s | 66 | 0 |
| 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 Capucine or Clemence more popular?
Clemence is more popular than Capucine today: about 9 US babies were given the name Clemence in 2025, compared with 0 named Capucine.
What is the difference between Capucine and Clemence?
Capucine means Nasturtium flower (French origin), while Clemence means Mercy (French origin).
Which name is older, Capucine or Clemence?
In US records, Capucine first appears in 1961 and Clemence in 1886, so Clemence has the longer recorded history.