Clive vs Addison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clive

Boy #2,057 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a steep bank"

Origin: Old English

English British American

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Boy #1,937 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Adam"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Clive Rank #2,057

Addison Rank #1,937

Addison is more popular, ranked #1937 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Clive or Addison more popular?

Addison is more popular, ranked #1937 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Clive and Addison mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin).

Are Clive and Addison boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Addison is primarily a boy name.