Clive vs Cai

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 #1,906 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice, delight"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

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Clive Rank #2,057

Cai Rank #1,906

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Clive or Cai more popular?

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Clive and Cai mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Clive and Cai boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Cai is primarily a boy name.