Clive vs Earl

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 #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

English American African American

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Clive Rank #2,057

Earl Rank #2,165

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2165 for Earl.

Is Clive or Earl more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Earl at #2165 in the United States.

What do Clive and Earl mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Clive and Earl boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Earl is primarily a boy name.