Richard vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 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

Richard Rank #232

Clive Rank #2,057

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Richard or Clive more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Richard and Clive mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Clive boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.