Clive vs Emile

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

French Belgian Swiss English

✓ All Clear

Clive Rank #2,057

Emile Rank #1,920

Emile is more popular, ranked #1920 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Clive or Emile more popular?

Emile is more popular, ranked #1920 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Clive and Emile mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Emile means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin Aemilius origin).

Are Clive and Emile boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Emile is primarily a boy name.