Clever

Pronunciation: [ kl-EHV-er ]

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Girl Name #17,489 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Clever is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced kl-EHV-er.

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Popularity Over Time

#17,489
Current Rank
New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#17,489
Total SSA Count
7

Nicknames

Cle Cly Cleie Clevie

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Clever is also used as a boy name, ranked #23190.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clever

Is Clever a boy or girl name?
Clever is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #17489. As a boy name, it is ranked #23190. 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 #17489 in popularity for girl 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 #17489 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Clever

Clever is a girl name .

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

Clever is currently ranked #17,489 in popularity for girl 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.

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