Ames vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,057 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a steep bank"

Origin: Old English

English British American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Clive Rank #2,057

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Ames or Clive more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Ames and Clive mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Ames and Clive boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.