Cleman
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Cleman is a boy’s name of Latin origin, meaning “Likely a variant spelling of Clemen, derived from Clement, meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1919.
What Cleman Means
“Likely a variant spelling of Clemen, derived from Clement, meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle'.”
The Story of Cleman
Imagine a name that whispered kindness through the last century, a gentle echo of compassion found nowhere else.
Cleman traces its roots to the Latin Clement, meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle'. This name first appeared in records in 1919, a rare bloom in a year of great change. It journeyed from ancient Rome, carrying its quiet virtue through the ages.
When you hold your son, you will feel a profound gentleness, a quiet strength. This name is for a child who will instinctively offer comfort, whose presence will be a balm to those around him, embodying the very essence of mercy.
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Peak Year
#6 in 1919
Total Births
12
First Recorded
1919
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