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Paul-Clément

Quick answerPaul-Clément combines two Latin-rooted names: Paul derives from Paulus meaning "small" or "humble," while Clément comes from clemens meaning "mild" or "merciful." This hyphenated name is primarily used in French-speaking Catholic cultures, with particular prevalence in France and French-speaking regions, reflecting a…

Latin · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#3,706
TrendVintage
Peak year1990
Syllables3
OriginLatin
LanguageFrench
CultureFrench
ReligionCatholicism
Numerology9 Chaldean 6
Global rank#3,706

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Paul-Clément

Paul-Clément combines two Latin-rooted names: Paul derives from Paulus meaning "small" or "humble," while Clément comes from clemens meaning "mild" or "merciful." This hyphenated name is primarily used in French-speaking Catholic cultures, with particular prevalence in France and French-speaking regions, reflecting a tradition of combining saints' names in Catholic naming practice.

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Etymology

Paul-Clément combines two Latin-rooted names: Paul derives from Paulus meaning "small" or "humble," while Clément comes from clemens meaning "mild" or "merciful." This hyphenated name is primarily used in French-speaking Catholic cultures, with particular prevalence in France and French-speaking regions, reflecting a tradition of combining saints' names in Catholic naming practice.

Paul-Clément currently ranks #3,706 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.

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