Clive vs Sylvan

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 #1,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, woodland"

Origin: Latin

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Clive Rank #2,057

Sylvan Rank #1,905

Sylvan is more popular, ranked #1905 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Clive or Sylvan more popular?

Sylvan is more popular, ranked #1905 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Clive and Sylvan mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Sylvan means "of the forest, woodland" (Latin origin).

Are Clive and Sylvan boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Sylvan is primarily a boy name.