Clive vs Klein

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clive

Boy #2,057 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a steep bank"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #6,327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, little"

Origin: German

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Clive Rank #2,057

Klein Rank #6,327

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #6327 for Klein.

Is Clive or Klein more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Klein at #6327 in the United States.

What do Clive and Klein mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Klein means "small, little" (German origin).

Are Clive and Klein boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Klein is primarily a boy name.