Clive vs Dakoda

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 #2,006 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friend, ally"

Origin: Sioux (Dakota/Lakota)

Native American American

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Clive Rank #2,057

Dakoda Rank #2,006

Dakoda is more popular, ranked #2006 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Clive or Dakoda more popular?

Dakoda is more popular, ranked #2006 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Clive and Dakoda mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Dakoda means "friend, ally" (Sioux (Dakota/Lakota) origin).

Are Clive and Dakoda boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Dakoda is primarily a boy name.