Clive vs Sir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clive

Boy #2,057 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a steep bank"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,964 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, master"

Origin: Old French

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Clive Rank #2,057

Sir Rank #1,964

Sir is more popular, ranked #1964 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Clive or Sir more popular?

Sir is more popular, ranked #1964 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Clive and Sir mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Sir means "lord, master" (Old French origin).

Are Clive and Sir boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Sir is primarily a boy name.