Gene vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gene

Boy #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

American English French

15 High Risk

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Boy #2,057 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a steep bank"

Origin: Old English

English British American

✓ All Clear

Gene Rank #1,910

Clive Rank #2,057

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Gene or Clive more popular?

Gene is more popular, ranked #1910 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Gene and Clive mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Gene and Clive boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.