Wendell vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wendell

Boy #2,062 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wanderer"

Origin: Germanic

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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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Wendell Rank #2,062

Clive Rank #2,057

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2062 for Wendell.

Is Wendell or Clive more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Wendell at #2062 in the United States.

What do Wendell and Clive mean?

Wendell means "wanderer" (Germanic origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Wendell and Clive boy or girl names?

Wendell is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.