Excel vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Excel

Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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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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Excel Rank #38,796

Clive Rank #2,057

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Clive more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Clive mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Excel and Clive boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.