Clive vs Clinton

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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Girl #68,443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hilltop town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Clive Rank #2,057

Clinton Rank #68,443

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #68443 for Clinton.

Is Clive or Clinton more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Clinton at #68443 in the United States.

What do Clive and Clinton mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Clinton means "hilltop town" (Old English origin).

Are Clive and Clinton boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Clinton is primarily a girl name.