Clive vs Demarcus

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

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Popularity Comparison

Clive Rank #2,057
Demarcus Rank #2,157

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2157 for Demarcus.

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

Demarcus ___

  • Demarcus Anthony
  • Demarcus James
  • Demarcus Lamar
  • Demarcus Keith
  • Demarcus Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Clive

Nigel Rupert Phoebe Harriet Miles

If you choose Demarcus

Deshawn Amara Destiny Marcus Jasmine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clive or Demarcus more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Demarcus at #2157 in the United States.

What do Clive and Demarcus mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Demarcus means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin).

Are Clive and Demarcus boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Demarcus is primarily a boy name.

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