Clive vs Richard

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Clive Rank #2,057

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Clive or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Clive and Richard mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Clive and Richard boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.