Clive vs Von

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 #1,999 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from, of (noble German particle)"

Origin: German

German American African American

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Clive Rank #2,057

Von Rank #1,999

Von is more popular, ranked #1999 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Clive or Von more popular?

Von is more popular, ranked #1999 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Clive and Von mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Von means "from, of (noble German particle)" (German origin).

Are Clive and Von boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Von is primarily a boy name.