Clever
Pronunciation: [ kl-EHV-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Clever first appeared in US Social Security records in 2003.
Over 119 babies have been named Clever in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Clever is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,190 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,190
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Clever is also used as a girl name, ranked #17489.
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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, Clev, Clevy, Clevie, Cly, Clie, and Clekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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