Clive vs Rip

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 #2,118 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ripe, free"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch

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Clive Rank #2,057

Rip Rank #2,118

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2118 for Rip.

Is Clive or Rip more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Rip at #2118 in the United States.

What do Clive and Rip mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Rip means "ripe, free" (Dutch origin).

Are Clive and Rip boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Rip is primarily a boy name.