Cleve vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cleve

Boy #35,448 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #35,448
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Cle, Cly, Clie

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Zoheb Kaylib Akaash Kshawn

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Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2
Total SSA Count: 13,485
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Em, Emmy

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Popularity Comparison

Cleve Rank #35,448

Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #35448 for Cleve.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cleve ___

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Emma ___

Emma Rose
Emma Grace
Emma Jane
Emma Louise
Emma Kate
Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleve or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Cleve at #35448 in the United States.

What do Cleve and Emma mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Cleve and Emma boy or girl names?

Cleve is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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