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