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Clove vs Zoe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clove

Girl #25,264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the clove spice, nail-shaped flower bud"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25,264
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Zoe

Girl #29 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Greek zoe

Cultural Roots

Greek English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29
Total SSA Count
5,719
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clove Rank #25,264
Zoe Rank #29

Zoe is more popular, ranked #29 vs #25264 for Clove.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clove or Zoe more popular?

Zoe is more popular, ranked #29 compared to Clove at #25264 in the United States.

What do Clove and Zoe mean?

Clove means "the clove spice, nail-shaped flower bud" (Old French origin). Zoe means "life" (Greek zoe origin).

Are Clove and Zoe boy or girl names?

Clove is primarily a girl name. Zoe is primarily a girl name.

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