What does Clement mean?
Clément comes from the Latin for “merciful” or “gentle.”
What does Remi mean?
Rémi comes from the Latin Remigius, “oarsman.”
Clement vs Remi
Which is more popular?
Remi is more popular than Clement today: about 323 US babies were given the name Remi in 2025, compared with 62 named Clement.
| Clement | Remi | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Merciful, gentle | Oarsman |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | kleh-MAHN | ray-MEE |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1915 |
| Peak year | 1918 (344) | 2021 (360) |
| In 2025 | 62 | 323 |
| Trend | Rising | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Clement
Remi
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Clement | Remi |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 348 | 1,955 |
| 2010s | 442 | 1,235 |
| 2000s | 390 | 389 |
| 1990s | 392 | 198 |
| 1980s | 440 | 100 |
| 1970s | 498 | 81 |
| 1960s | 792 | 80 |
| 1950s | 1,283 | 52 |
| 1940s | 1,562 | 33 |
| 1930s | 1,845 | 5 |
| 1920s | 2,842 | 34 |
| 1910s | 2,332 | 23 |
| 1900s | 442 | 0 |
| 1890s | 317 | 0 |
| 1880s | 242 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Clement or Remi more popular?
Remi is more popular than Clement today: about 323 US babies were given the name Remi in 2025, compared with 62 named Clement.
What is the difference between Clement and Remi?
Clement means Merciful, gentle (French origin), while Remi means Oarsman (French origin).
Which name is older, Clement or Remi?
In US records, Clement first appears in 1880 and Remi in 1915, so Clement has the longer recorded history.