Clive vs Lou

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French Louis

French English American

24 High Risk

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Clive Rank #2,057

Lou Rank #2,123

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2123 for Lou.

Is Clive or Lou more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Lou at #2123 in the United States.

What do Clive and Lou mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Clive and Lou boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.