Clive vs Ames

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 #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Clive Rank #2,057

Ames Rank #2,018

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Clive or Ames more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Clive and Ames mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Clive and Ames boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.