"And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life."
Biblical Name · Latin Origin
Clement Meaning in the Bible
Clement
boy
Clement means "Merciful; Gentle; Kind", a boy's name of Latin origin. Clement appears in the King James Bible, and Philippians 4:3 is the passage most often tied to it. Clement embodies mercy and gentleness — qualities that mark those whose names are written in the Book of Life.
Is Clement in the Bible?
Yes — Clement appears in the King James Bible, including Philippians 4:3.
Pronunciation:/KLEM-ent/
OriginLatin
MeaningMerciful; Gentle; Kind
What does Clement mean?
Clement is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "Merciful; Gentle; Kind". Clement was a fellow worker with Paul, mentioned in Philippians. Early church tradition identifies him as the third or fourth Bishop of Rome.
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Editor’s reflection
Paul's fellow labourer 'whose name is in the book of life' — and a word meaning mercy.
Clement comes from Latin clemens, 'merciful, gentle, mild' — the root behind clemency. It was a Roman cognomen long before it became a Christian name, and its adoption by the early church turned an aristocratic byname into a statement about how believers were expected to treat people.
Scripture names him once, in Paul's warmest letter: 'help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life' (Philippians 4:3). It is a single clause, but it places Clement in the Philippian congregation as a co-worker Paul trusted enough to name while pleading for peace between Euodias and Syntyche.
Church tradition connects him — probably too confidently — with Clement of Rome, author of the late first-century letter to Corinth. The identification is old but unprovable. As a given name Clement is quietly re-emerging in Britain and France, helped by the French Clément and the nickname Clem.
“With Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.”
Why parents choose Clement today
- •Meaning ('merciful') is a virtue any family can explain in one sentence
- •Named in the New Testament yet far less used than Paul, Timothy or Luke
- •Works across languages as Clement, Clément, Clemente and Klemens
What does Clement mean in the Bible?
Clement means "Merciful; Gentle; Kind" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Clement was a fellow worker with Paul, mentioned in Philippians. Early church tradition identifies him as the third or fourth Bishop of Rome. His name means 'merciful' — reflecting the character of God who is rich in mercy toward all who call on Him.
Where does Clement appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Clement is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Philippians 4:3. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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What are the variants and nicknames of Clement?
Clement has 2 recorded variants, short forms, and translations across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Clement?
Clement is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Clement?
Clement embodies mercy and gentleness — qualities that mark those whose names are written in the Book of Life.
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Clement name meaning: frequently asked questions
Possibly, but it cannot be shown. Early writers including Origen and Eusebius made the connection, yet Clement was a very common Roman name and Paul gives no detail beyond calling him a fellow labourer at Philippi. Treat the identification as tradition rather than fact.
Yes — Clement appears in the King James Bible, including Philippians 4:3.
Clement means "Merciful; Gentle; Kind." It is a Latin name. The King James Bible uses it in Philippians 4:3, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Clement
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Clement?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Clement?
You can read every verse where Clement appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.