Clive vs Indy

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 #1,994 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"short for Indiana (land of Indians)"

Origin: American

American English Dutch

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Clive Rank #2,057

Indy Rank #1,994

Indy is more popular, ranked #1994 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Clive or Indy more popular?

Indy is more popular, ranked #1994 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Clive and Indy mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Indy means "short for Indiana (land of Indians)" (American origin).

Are Clive and Indy boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Indy is primarily a boy name.