Clive vs Claude

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 #3,333 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of the Claudian family, lame"

Origin: Latin

French English Belgian

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Clive Rank #2,057

Claude Rank #3,333

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #3333 for Claude.

Is Clive or Claude more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Claude at #3333 in the United States.

What do Clive and Claude mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Claude means "of the Claudian family, lame" (Latin origin).

Are Clive and Claude boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Claude is primarily a boy name.