Clive vs Elion

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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Elion

Boy #2,127 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"most high, exalted one"

Origin: Hebrew Elyon

Cultural Roots

Jewish American Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,127
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lion

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Popularity Comparison

Clive Rank #2,057
Elion Rank #2,127

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2127 for Elion.

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

Elion ___

  • Elion James
  • Elion David
  • Elion Gabriel
  • Elion Michael
  • Elion Noah
  • Elion Samuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clive

Nigel Rupert Phoebe Harriet Miles

If you choose Elion

Elijah Orion Ezra Naomi Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clive or Elion more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Elion at #2127 in the United States.

What do Clive and Elion mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Elion means "most high, exalted one" (Hebrew Elyon origin).

Are Clive and Elion boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Elion is primarily a boy name.

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