Clive vs Ellison

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 #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

English American

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Clive Rank #2,057

Ellison Rank #2,058

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2058 for Ellison.

Is Clive or Ellison more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Ellison at #2058 in the United States.

What do Clive and Ellison mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin).

Are Clive and Ellison boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Ellison is primarily a boy name.