Clive vs Lex

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 #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Clive Rank #2,057

Lex Rank #2,214

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Clive or Lex more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Clive and Lex mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Clive and Lex boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.