Clive vs Chet

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 #2,095 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fortified camp, military settlement"

Origin: Latin

American English

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Clive Rank #2,057

Chet Rank #2,095

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2095 for Chet.

Is Clive or Chet more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Chet at #2095 in the United States.

What do Clive and Chet mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Chet means "fortified camp, military settlement" (Latin origin).

Are Clive and Chet boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Chet is primarily a boy name.