Evans vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evans

Boy #1,880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Evan"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #2,057 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a steep bank"

Origin: Old English

English British American

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Evans Rank #1,880

Clive Rank #2,057

Evans is more popular, ranked #1880 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Evans or Clive more popular?

Evans is more popular, ranked #1880 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Evans and Clive mean?

Evans means "son of Evan" (Welsh origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Evans and Clive boy or girl names?

Evans is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.