Cleave

Q: How popular is the name Cleave?

Cleave is ranked #32665 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ kl-EEV ]

Boy Name #32,665 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Cleave is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced kl-EEV.

Parents who love the name Cleave often also consider Ponce, Lytle, .

Popularity Over Time

#32,665

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #32,665
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Cle Cly Cleie Cleaie

Middle Name Ideas

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Cleave Aiden

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Cleave David

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Cleave Ace

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cleave

Is Cleave a boy or girl name?

Cleave is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Cleave?

Cleave is pronounced kl-EEV.

How popular is the name Cleave?

Cleave is currently ranked #32665 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Cleave?

Common nicknames for Cleave include Cle, Cly, Cleie, and Cleaie.

Is Cleave a common or rare name?

Cleave is an uncommon name, ranked #32665 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cleave

Cleave is a boy name .

Cleave is currently ranked #32,665 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Cleave include Cle, Cly, Cleie, and Cleaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.