Clive vs Calder

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 #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Clive Rank #2,057

Calder Rank #2,005

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Clive or Calder more popular?

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Clive and Calder mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Clive and Calder boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Calder is primarily a boy name.