What does Clemence mean?
Clémence comes from the Latin for “mercy” or “clemency.”
What does Oceane mean?
Océane is a French name meaning “ocean.”
Clemence vs Oceane
Which is more popular?
Oceane is more popular than Clemence today: about 10 US babies were given the name Oceane in 2025, compared with 9 named Clemence.
| Clemence | Oceane | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Mercy | Ocean |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | kleh-MAHNS | oh-say-AHN |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1886 | 2002 |
| Peak year | 1917 (20) | 2023 (24) |
| In 2025 | 9 | 10 |
| Trend | Rising | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Clemence
Oceane
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Clemence | Oceane |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 42 | 85 |
| 2010s | 60 | 80 |
| 2000s | 16 | 38 |
| 1990s | 5 | 0 |
| 1940s | 6 | 0 |
| 1930s | 25 | 0 |
| 1920s | 94 | 0 |
| 1910s | 126 | 0 |
| 1900s | 90 | 0 |
| 1890s | 73 | 0 |
| 1880s | 11 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Clemence or Oceane more popular?
Oceane is more popular than Clemence today: about 10 US babies were given the name Oceane in 2025, compared with 9 named Clemence.
What is the difference between Clemence and Oceane?
Clemence means Mercy (French origin), while Oceane means Ocean (French origin).
Which name is older, Clemence or Oceane?
In US records, Clemence first appears in 1886 and Oceane in 2002, so Clemence has the longer recorded history.