Clive vs Zavion

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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Zavion

Boy #1,930 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"new house (from Xavier root)"

Origin: Basque

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,930
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zavi, Z, Vion

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Popularity Comparison

Clive Rank #2,057
Zavion Rank #1,930

Zavion is more popular, ranked #1930 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

Zavion ___

  • Zavion James
  • Zavion Lee
  • Zavion Cole
  • Zavion Dre
  • Zavion Kai
  • Zavion Reese

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Nigel Rupert Phoebe Harriet Miles

If you choose Zavion

Kaiden Jaylen Malakai Zara Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clive or Zavion more popular?

Zavion is more popular, ranked #1930 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Clive and Zavion mean?

Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin). Zavion means "new house (from Xavier root)" (Basque origin).

Are Clive and Zavion boy or girl names?

Clive is primarily a boy name. Zavion is primarily a boy name.

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