Clive vs Maximillian

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 #2,158 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

German Austrian English Latin

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Clive Rank #2,057

Maximillian Rank #2,158

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2158 for Maximillian.

Is Clive or Maximillian more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Maximillian at #2158 in the United States.

What do Clive and Maximillian mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Maximillian means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Clive and Maximillian boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Maximillian is primarily a boy name.