Clive vs Donte

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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Donte

Boy #1,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lasting, enduring"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,984
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Don

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clive Rank #2,057
Donte Rank #1,984

Donte is more popular, ranked #1984 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

Donte ___

  • Donte James
  • Donte Michael
  • Donte Anthony
  • Donte Ray
  • Donte Xavier
  • Donte Leon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clive

Nigel Rupert Phoebe Harriet Miles

If you choose Donte

Marcus Adriana Dante Jasmine Dominic

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clive or Donte more popular?

Donte is more popular, ranked #1984 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Clive and Donte mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Donte means "lasting, enduring" (Italian/Latin origin).

Are Clive and Donte boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Donte is primarily a boy name.

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