Clive vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,931
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Danny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clive Rank #2,057
Dan Rank #1,931

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #2057 for Clive.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clive ___

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

Dan ___

  • Dan James
  • Dan Lee
  • Dan Allen
  • Dan Scott
  • Dan Wayne
  • Dan Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clive

Nigel Rupert Phoebe Harriet Miles

If you choose Dan

Tom Sam Ben Kate Anne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clive or Dan more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Clive and Dan mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clive and Dan boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.

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