Clive vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clive

Boy #2,057 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a steep bank"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Eastern European Middle Eastern

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Clive Rank #2,057

Basil Rank #2,026

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Clive or Basil more popular?

Basil is more popular, ranked #2026 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Clive and Basil mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Clive and Basil boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.