Clove vs Dove

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clove

Girl #25,264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the clove spice, nail-shaped flower bud"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Girl #1,632 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dove bird, symbol of peace and love"

Origin: Old English

English American International

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Clove Rank #25,264

Dove Rank #1,632

Dove is more popular, ranked #1632 vs #25264 for Clove.

Is Clove or Dove more popular?

Dove is more popular, ranked #1632 compared to Clove at #25264 in the United States.

What do Clove and Dove mean?

Clove means "the clove spice, nail-shaped flower bud" (Old French origin). Dove means "dove bird, symbol of peace and love" (Old English origin).

Are Clove and Dove boy or girl names?

Clove is primarily a girl name. Dove is primarily a girl name.