What does Clemence mean?
Clémence comes from the Latin for “mercy” or “clemency.”
What does Manon mean?
Manon is a French pet form of Marie, sharing its debated meanings.
Clemence vs Manon
Which is more popular?
Manon is more popular than Clemence today: about 10 US babies were given the name Manon in 2025, compared with 9 named Clemence.
| Clemence | Manon | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Mercy | Bitter; beloved |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | kleh-MAHNS | mah-NOHN |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1886 | 1917 |
| Peak year | 1917 (20) | 1999 (26) |
| In 2025 | 9 | 10 |
| Trend | Rising | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Clemence
Manon
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Clemence | Manon |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 42 | 47 |
| 2010s | 60 | 61 |
| 2000s | 16 | 161 |
| 1990s | 5 | 175 |
| 1980s | 0 | 47 |
| 1970s | 0 | 75 |
| 1960s | 0 | 102 |
| 1950s | 0 | 73 |
| 1940s | 6 | 25 |
| 1930s | 25 | 26 |
| 1920s | 94 | 36 |
| 1910s | 126 | 5 |
| 1900s | 90 | 0 |
| 1890s | 73 | 0 |
| 1880s | 11 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Clemence or Manon more popular?
Manon is more popular than Clemence today: about 10 US babies were given the name Manon in 2025, compared with 9 named Clemence.
What is the difference between Clemence and Manon?
Clemence means Mercy (French origin), while Manon means Bitter; beloved (French origin).
Which name is older, Clemence or Manon?
In US records, Clemence first appears in 1886 and Manon in 1917, so Clemence has the longer recorded history.