Clive vs Roderick

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 #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Clive Rank #2,057

Roderick Rank #1,904

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Clive or Roderick more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Clive and Roderick mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Clive and Roderick boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.