Sylvester vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvester

Boy #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,057 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a steep bank"

Origin: Old English

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Sylvester Rank #2,106

Clive Rank #2,057

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2106 for Sylvester.

Is Sylvester or Clive more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Sylvester at #2106 in the United States.

What do Sylvester and Clive mean?

Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Sylvester and Clive boy or girl names?

Sylvester is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.