Clive vs Lysander

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 #2,200 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"liberator of men; freer of man"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Literary Classical

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Clive Rank #2,057

Lysander Rank #2,200

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2200 for Lysander.

Is Clive or Lysander more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Lysander at #2200 in the United States.

What do Clive and Lysander mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Lysander means "liberator of men; freer of man" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Clive and Lysander boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Lysander is primarily a boy name.