Floyd vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Floyd

Boy #2,176 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anglicization of Welsh Llwyd"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American African-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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Floyd Rank #2,176

Clive Rank #2,057

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Is Floyd or Clive more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Clive mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Floyd and Clive boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.