Cleve

Q: Is Cleve a boy or girl name?

Cleve is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #35448, and as a girl name it ranks #68483.

Q: How popular is the name Cleve?

Cleve is ranked #35448 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ kl-EEV ]

Boy Name #35,448 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

Parents who love the name Cleve often also consider Firmin, Dillen, Teofil .

Popularity Over Time

#35,448

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #35,448
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Cle Cly Cleie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Cleve Cole

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Cleve David

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Cleve Aiden

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Cleve Asher

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Cleve Grayson

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Cleve Chase

Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
Cleve Carter

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Cleve Ace

Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
Cleve Dylan

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Cleve Dean

Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo

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Also a Girl Name

Cleve is also used as a girl name, ranked #68483.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cleve

Is Cleve a boy or girl name?

Cleve is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #35448. As a girl name, it is ranked #68483. Cleve is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Cleve?

Cleve is pronounced kl-EEV.

How popular is the name Cleve?

Cleve is currently ranked #35448 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Cleve?

Common nicknames for Cleve include Cle, Cly, and Cleie.

Is Cleve a common or rare name?

Cleve is an uncommon name, ranked #35448 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cleve

Cleve is a boy name .

Is Cleve a boy or girl name? Cleve is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #35,448 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #68,483. Cleve is more commonly used as a boy name.

Cleve is currently ranked #35,448 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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