Clive vs Kru

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 #1,877 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)"

Origin: African

African American American

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Clive Rank #2,057

Kru Rank #1,877

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Clive or Kru more popular?

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Clive and Kru mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin).

Are Clive and Kru boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Kru is primarily a boy name.