Clive vs Cornelius

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 #2,160 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"horn, strong-willed"

Origin: Latin

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Clive Rank #2,057

Cornelius Rank #2,160

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2160 for Cornelius.

Is Clive or Cornelius more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Cornelius at #2160 in the United States.

What do Clive and Cornelius mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin).

Are Clive and Cornelius boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Cornelius is primarily a boy name.