Clive vs Nile

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 #1,936 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Egyptian

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Clive Rank #2,057

Nile Rank #1,936

Nile is more popular, ranked #1936 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Clive or Nile more popular?

Nile is more popular, ranked #1936 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Clive and Nile mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Nile means "champion, cloud" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Clive and Nile boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Nile is primarily a boy name.