Clive vs Pax

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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Popularity Comparison

Clive Rank #2,057
Pax Rank #1,983

Pax is more popular, ranked #1983 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

Pax ___

  • Pax James
  • Pax Oliver
  • Pax Elliot
  • Pax Benjamin
  • Pax Theodore
  • Pax Alexander

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clive or Pax more popular?

Pax is more popular, ranked #1983 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Clive and Pax mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Pax means "peace" (Latin origin).

Are Clive and Pax boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Pax is primarily a boy name.

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