Claude vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Claude

Boy #3,333 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of the Claudian family, lame"

Origin: Latin

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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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Claude Rank #3,333

Clive Rank #2,057

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #3333 for Claude.

Is Claude or Clive more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Claude at #3333 in the United States.

What do Claude and Clive mean?

Claude means "of the Claudian family, lame" (Latin origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Claude and Clive boy or girl names?

Claude is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.