Clement
Meaning of Clement
Clement is a male name with English origins. It is pronounced as KLEM-uhnt (/kləmənt/). Variations of the name include Clem and Clemens. Clement has been given to newborn boys in the United States since at least 1880, and it has remained relatively consistent in popularity over the years. In recent years, Clement has ranked around 2000-3000 in terms of occurrence, with around 40-60 babies being named Clement each year. The name carries a sense of classic charm and sophistication.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KLEM-uhnt (/kləmənt/)
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Notable People Named Clement
| Clement Richard Attlee, 1st Earl Attlee, was a prominent British statesman and Labour Party politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1945 to 1951 and is considered one of the greatest Prime Ministers in UK history. |
| Clement Clarke Moore was an American writer and scholar best known for authoring the Christmas poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas." |
| Sir Clement Raphael Freud was a versatile German-born British personality known for his work as a broadcaster, writer, politician, and chef. |
| Clement Mary Hofbauer was a Moravian hermit who became a priest and co-founder of the Redemptorist congregation, known for his dedication to caring for the poor during a tumultuous period in Europe's history. |
| Clement Greenberg, also known as K. Hardesh, was an influential American art critic closely associated with abstract expressionism and the painter Jackson Pollock. |
| Clement Vann Rogers was a prominent American politician and judge in Indian Territory, known for his involvement in Cherokee politics and as the father of entertainer Will Rogers. |
| Clement O. Miniger was an American industrialist and philanthropist known for founding the Electric Auto-Lite Company in 1911. |
| Clement Adebamowo is a Nigerian medical researcher and academic known for his work in cancer epidemiology, nutrition epidemiology, and research ethics in Africa. |
| Brigadier-General Clement Anselm Evans was a senior officer of the Confederate States Army and an editor of a 12-volume work on Confederate military history. |
| Clement Walker Heneage, VC was a brave British Army officer and recipient of the prestigious Victoria Cross. |
| Sir Clement Wearg (1686–1726) was an English lawyer and politician who served as solicitor-general from 1724. |
| Clement Chang was a Taiwanese academic and politician. |
| Clement of Ancyra was a bishop who stood firm in his Christian faith and was martyred by the Roman authorities in the year 312. |
| Clement Francis Wedgwood was an English businessman and a partner in the renowned Wedgwood pottery firm. |
| Clément Chéroux is a prominent French photography historian and curator, currently serving as the Chief Curator of Photography at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. |
