Boyd vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boyd

Boy #2,215 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blond, yellow-haired"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic buidhe

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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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Boyd Rank #2,215

Clive Rank #2,057

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2215 for Boyd.

Is Boyd or Clive more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Boyd at #2215 in the United States.

What do Boyd and Clive mean?

Boyd means "blond, yellow-haired" (Scottish Gaelic buidhe origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Boyd and Clive boy or girl names?

Boyd is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.