Clove vs Faylen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clove

Girl #25,264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the clove spice, nail-shaped flower bud"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25,264
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clo, Cly, Clie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clove Rank #25,264
Faylen Rank #25,377

Clove is more popular, ranked #25264 vs #25377 for Faylen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clove ___

  • Clove Rose
  • Clove Mae
  • Clove Sage
  • Clove Gray
  • Clove Wren
  • Clove June

Faylen ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clove

Fern Sage Indigo Birch Hazel

If you choose Faylen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clove or Faylen more popular?

Clove is more popular, ranked #25264 compared to Faylen at #25377 in the United States.

What do Clove and Faylen mean?

Clove means "the clove spice, nail-shaped flower bud" (Old French origin).

Are Clove and Faylen boy or girl names?

Clove is primarily a girl name. Faylen is primarily a girl name.

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