What does Clement mean?
Clément comes from the Latin for “merciful” or “gentle.”
What does Remy mean?
From the French Remigius, linked to the Latin remex, “oarsman.”
Clement vs Remy
Which is more popular?
Remy is more popular than Clement today: about 781 US babies were given the name Remy in 2025, compared with 62 named Clement.
| Clement | Remy | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Merciful, gentle | Oarsman |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | kleh-MAHN | REM-ee |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1914 |
| Peak year | 1918 (344) | 2022 (924) |
| In 2025 | 62 | 781 |
| Trend | Rising | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Clement
Remy
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Clement | Remy |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 348 | 5,105 |
| 2010s | 442 | 4,792 |
| 2000s | 390 | 1,242 |
| 1990s | 392 | 696 |
| 1980s | 440 | 291 |
| 1970s | 498 | 108 |
| 1960s | 792 | 99 |
| 1950s | 1,283 | 79 |
| 1940s | 1,562 | 27 |
| 1930s | 1,845 | 10 |
| 1920s | 2,842 | 23 |
| 1910s | 2,332 | 12 |
| 1900s | 442 | 0 |
| 1890s | 317 | 0 |
| 1880s | 242 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Clement or Remy more popular?
Remy is more popular than Clement today: about 781 US babies were given the name Remy in 2025, compared with 62 named Clement.
What is the difference between Clement and Remy?
Clement means Merciful, gentle (French origin), while Remy means Oarsman (French origin).
Which name is older, Clement or Remy?
In US records, Clement first appears in 1880 and Remy in 1914, so Clement has the longer recorded history.