Clive vs Wendell

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 #2,062 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wanderer"

Origin: Germanic

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Clive Rank #2,057

Wendell Rank #2,062

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2062 for Wendell.

Is Clive or Wendell more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Wendell at #2062 in the United States.

What do Clive and Wendell mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Wendell means "wanderer" (Germanic origin).

Are Clive and Wendell boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Wendell is primarily a boy name.