Clive vs Boyd

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 #2,215 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blond, yellow-haired"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic buidhe

Scottish Irish American Australian

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Clive Rank #2,057

Boyd Rank #2,215

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2215 for Boyd.

Is Clive or Boyd more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Boyd at #2215 in the United States.

What do Clive and Boyd mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Boyd means "blond, yellow-haired" (Scottish Gaelic buidhe origin).

Are Clive and Boyd boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Boyd is primarily a boy name.