Clive vs Kenton

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 #2,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal settlement, king's town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Clive Rank #2,057

Kenton Rank #2,115

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2115 for Kenton.

Is Clive or Kenton more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Kenton at #2115 in the United States.

What do Clive and Kenton mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Kenton means "royal settlement, king's town" (Old English origin).

Are Clive and Kenton boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Kenton is primarily a boy name.