Clive vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clive

Boy #2,057 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near a steep bank"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,057
Total SSA Count: 73
Syllables: 1
Formality: Formal

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Nigel

Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

Cultural Roots

English British Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,190
Total SSA Count: 66
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Clive Rank #2,057

Nigel Rank #2,190

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clive or Nigel more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Clive and Nigel mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Clive and Nigel boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.

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