Clive vs Marlin

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 #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Clive Rank #2,057

Marlin Rank #1,945

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Clive or Marlin more popular?

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Clive and Marlin mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin).

Are Clive and Marlin boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Marlin is primarily a boy name.