Brenton vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brenton

Boy #1,959 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement near the sword hill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,959
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Brent, Bren

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Clive

Boy #2,057 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near a steep bank"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,057
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cli, Cly, Clie

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Popularity Comparison

Brenton Rank #1,959
Clive Rank #2,057

Brenton is more popular, ranked #1959 vs #2057 for Clive.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brenton ___

  • Brenton James
  • Brenton Thomas
  • Brenton Michael
  • Brenton Lee
  • Brenton Scott
  • Brenton Paul

Clive ___

  • Clive Edward
  • Clive Henry
  • Clive Thomas
  • Clive James
  • Clive William
  • Clive Owen

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If you choose Brenton

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If you choose Clive

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brenton or Clive more popular?

Brenton is more popular, ranked #1959 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Brenton and Clive mean?

Brenton means "settlement near the sword hill" (Old English origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Brenton and Clive boy or girl names?

Brenton is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.

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