Clever

Q: Is Clever a boy or girl name?

Clever is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #23190, and as a girl name it ranks #17489.

Q: How popular is the name Clever?

Clever is ranked #23190 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ kl-EHV-er ]

Boy Name #23,190 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Clever is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced kl-EHV-er.

Parents who love the name Clever often also consider Winfrey, Freeland, Florenzo .

Popularity Over Time

#23,190

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #23,190
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Cle Cly Cleie Clevie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Clever Brooks

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Clever Dominic

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Clever Bennett

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Clever Charles

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Clever Adriel

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Clever Damian

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Clever Jayden

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Clever Andrew

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Clever Diego

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Clever Angel

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Also a Girl Name

Clever is also used as a girl name, ranked #17489.

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Similar Names

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Freeland Boy Old English Loras Boy Latin Lim Boy Chinese Winfrey Boy English Florenzo Boy Latin Lenton Boy Tresor Boy Zarren Boy

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clever

Is Clever a boy or girl name?

Clever is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #23190. As a girl name, it is ranked #17489. Clever is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Clever?

Clever is pronounced kl-EHV-er.

How popular is the name Clever?

Clever is currently ranked #23190 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Clever?

Common nicknames for Clever include Cle, Cly, Cleie, and Clevie.

Is Clever a common or rare name?

Clever is an uncommon name, ranked #23190 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Clever

Clever is a boy name .

Is Clever a boy or girl name? Clever is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,190 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #17,489. Clever is more commonly used as a girl name.

Clever is currently ranked #23,190 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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