Clive vs Kadence

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 #1,891 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rhythm, flow, cadence"

Origin: Latin

American English

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Clive Rank #2,057

Kadence Rank #1,891

Kadence is more popular, ranked #1891 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Clive or Kadence more popular?

Kadence is more popular, ranked #1891 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Clive and Kadence mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Kadence means "rhythm, flow, cadence" (Latin origin).

Are Clive and Kadence boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Kadence is primarily a boy name.