Cline vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cline

Boy #19,898 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, little"

Origin: German

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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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Cline Rank #19,898

Clive Rank #2,057

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #19898 for Cline.

Is Cline or Clive more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Cline at #19898 in the United States.

What do Cline and Clive mean?

Cline means "small, little" (German origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Cline and Clive boy or girl names?

Cline is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.