Rip vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rip

Boy #2,118 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ripe, free"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch

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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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Rip Rank #2,118

Clive Rank #2,057

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2118 for Rip.

Is Rip or Clive more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Rip at #2118 in the United States.

What do Rip and Clive mean?

Rip means "ripe, free" (Dutch origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Rip and Clive boy or girl names?

Rip is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.