Clive vs Elton

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 #2,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Clive Rank #2,057

Elton Rank #2,085

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2085 for Elton.

Is Clive or Elton more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Elton at #2085 in the United States.

What do Clive and Elton mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Elton means "old settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Clive and Elton boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Elton is primarily a boy name.