Clive vs Jed

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 #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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Clive Rank #2,057

Jed Rank #1,993

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Clive or Jed more popular?

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Clive and Jed mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clive and Jed boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Jed is primarily a boy name.