Clive vs Elam

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 #2,246 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal, hidden"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Biblical American Christian

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Clive Rank #2,057

Elam Rank #2,246

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2246 for Elam.

Is Clive or Elam more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Elam at #2246 in the United States.

What do Clive and Elam mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Elam means "eternal, hidden" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clive and Elam boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Elam is primarily a boy name.