Roderick vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 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

Roderick Rank #1,904

Clive Rank #2,057

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Roderick or Clive more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Clive mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Roderick and Clive boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.