Duane vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duane

Boy #2,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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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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Duane Rank #2,090

Clive Rank #2,057

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2090 for Duane.

Is Duane or Clive more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Duane at #2090 in the United States.

What do Duane and Clive mean?

Duane means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Duane and Clive boy or girl names?

Duane is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.