Calder vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calder

Boy #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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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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Calder Rank #2,005

Clive Rank #2,057

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Calder or Clive more popular?

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Calder and Clive mean?

Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Calder and Clive boy or girl names?

Calder is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.