Kior vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kior

Boy #2,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (via Keir)

American Contemporary

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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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Kior Rank #2,243

Clive Rank #2,057

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2243 for Kior.

Is Kior or Clive more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Kior at #2243 in the United States.

What do Kior and Clive mean?

Kior means "dark one" (Scottish Gaelic (via Keir) origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Kior and Clive boy or girl names?

Kior is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.