Clive vs Sylvester

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 #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

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Clive Rank #2,057

Sylvester Rank #2,106

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2106 for Sylvester.

Is Clive or Sylvester more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Sylvester at #2106 in the United States.

What do Clive and Sylvester mean?

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

Are Clive and Sylvester boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Sylvester is primarily a boy name.