Clive vs Blair

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 #2,167 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"battlefield (poetic extension)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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Clive Rank #2,057

Blair Rank #2,167

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2167 for Blair.

Is Clive or Blair more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Blair at #2167 in the United States.

What do Clive and Blair mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Blair means "battlefield (poetic extension)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Clive and Blair boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Blair is primarily a boy name.