Clive vs Rogan

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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Rogan

Boy #2,184 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Ruadhan

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,184
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ro

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Clive Rank #2,057
Rogan Rank #2,184

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 vs #2184 for Rogan.

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

Rogan ___

  • Rogan James
  • Rogan Patrick
  • Rogan Lee
  • Rogan Michael
  • Rogan Thomas
  • Rogan Sean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clive

Nigel Rupert Phoebe Harriet Miles

If you choose Rogan

Declan Finnegan Maeve Saoirse Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clive or Rogan more popular?

Clive is more popular, ranked #2057 compared to Rogan at #2184 in the United States.

What do Clive and Rogan mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Rogan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic Ruadhan origin).

Are Clive and Rogan boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Rogan is primarily a boy name.

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