Chet vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chet

Boy #2,095 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fortified camp, military settlement"

Origin: Latin

American English

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Boy #2,057 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a steep bank"

Origin: Old English

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Chet Rank #2,095

Clive Rank #2,057

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2095 for Chet.

Is Chet or Clive more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Chet at #2095 in the United States.

What do Chet and Clive mean?

Chet means "fortified camp, military settlement" (Latin origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Chet and Clive boy or girl names?

Chet is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.