Clements vs Gentle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clements

Boy #28,380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Clement, gentle one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French German Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,380
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Clem, Clemmie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clements Rank #28,380
Gentle Rank #28,547

Clements is more popular, ranked #28380 vs #28547 for Gentle.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clements ___

  • Clements Henry
  • Clements Edward
  • Clements William
  • Clements James
  • Clements August
  • Clements Oliver

Gentle ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clements

Cornelius Barnaby Edmund Phoebe Cecily

If you choose Gentle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clements or Gentle more popular?

Clements is more popular, ranked #28380 compared to Gentle at #28547 in the United States.

What do Clements and Gentle mean?

Clements means "son of Clement, gentle one" (Latin origin).

Are Clements and Gentle boy or girl names?

Clements is primarily a boy name. Gentle is primarily a boy name.

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