Ervin vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ervin

Boy #1,939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honor-friend"

Origin: Old High German

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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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Ervin Rank #1,939

Clive Rank #2,057

Ervin is more popular, ranked #1939 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Ervin or Clive more popular?

Ervin is more popular, ranked #1939 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Ervin and Clive mean?

Ervin means "honor-friend" (Old High German origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Ervin and Clive boy or girl names?

Ervin is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.