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Clive vs Hiro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clive

Boy #2,057 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near a steep bank"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,057
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Hiro

Boy #2,121 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, tolerant"

Origin: Japanese kanji 寛

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Japanese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,121
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clive Rank #2,057
Hiro Rank #2,121

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2121 for Hiro.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clive or Hiro more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Hiro at #2121 in the United States.

What do Clive and Hiro mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Hiro means "generous, tolerant" (Japanese kanji 寛 origin).

Are Clive and Hiro boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Hiro is primarily a boy name.

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