Clive vs Whit

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 #2,108 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"white, fair-complexioned"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Clive Rank #2,057

Whit Rank #2,108

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2108 for Whit.

Is Clive or Whit more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Whit at #2108 in the United States.

What do Clive and Whit mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Whit means "white, fair-complexioned" (Old English origin).

Are Clive and Whit boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Whit is primarily a boy name.