Clemens is both a Late Latin masculine given name and a surname meaning "merciful". Notable people with the name include: Surname: Andrew Clemens (b. 1852 or 1857–1894), American folk artist.
The name Clement is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Clement is: From 'clemens' meaning mild or merciful. Famous bearer: The British nursery rhyme 'Oranges and Lemons' refers to a church dedicated to St Clement, a disciple of St Paul who became a first century pope; 14 popes have been named Clement.
