Clive vs Hayze

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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Hayze

Boy #2,179 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the hazel trees"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,179
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clive Rank #2,057
Hayze Rank #2,179

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2179 for Hayze.

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

Hayze ___

  • Hayze James
  • Hayze Cole
  • Hayze River
  • Hayze Lee
  • Hayze Michael
  • Hayze Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Clive

Nigel Rupert Phoebe Harriet Miles

If you choose Hayze

Blaze Ember Ryder Skye Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clive or Hayze more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Hayze at #2179 in the United States.

What do Clive and Hayze mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Hayze means "from the hazel trees" (English origin).

Are Clive and Hayze boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Hayze is primarily a boy name.

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