Whit vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Whit

Boy #2,108 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"white, fair-complexioned"

Origin: Old English

American English

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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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Whit Rank #2,108

Clive Rank #2,057

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2108 for Whit.

Is Whit or Clive more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Whit at #2108 in the United States.

What do Whit and Clive mean?

Whit means "white, fair-complexioned" (Old English origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Whit and Clive boy or girl names?

Whit is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.