Clinton vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clinton

Boy #1,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hilltop estate"

Origin: Old English

American English

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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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Clinton Rank #1,935

Clive Rank #2,057

Clinton is more popular, ranked #1935 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Clinton or Clive more popular?

Clinton is more popular, ranked #1935 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Clinton and Clive mean?

Clinton means "hilltop estate" (Old English origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Clinton and Clive boy or girl names?

Clinton is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.