Dan vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,057 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a steep bank"

Origin: Old English

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Dan Rank #1,931

Clive Rank #2,057

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Dan or Clive more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Dan and Clive mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Dan and Clive boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.