Clove vs Lennen

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

Lennen

Girl #25,325 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover, sweetheart"

Origin: Irish leannán

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25,325
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Len, Lennie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clove Rank #25,264
Lennen Rank #25,325

Clove is more popular, ranked #25264 vs #25325 for Lennen.

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

Lennen ___

  • Lennen Grace
  • Lennen Rose
  • Lennen Mae
  • Lennen Sky
  • Lennen Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clove

Fern Sage Indigo Birch Hazel

If you choose Lennen

Jagger Bowie Hendrix Lennox

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clove or Lennen more popular?

Clove is more popular, ranked #25264 compared to Lennen at #25325 in the United States.

What do Clove and Lennen mean?

Clove means "the clove spice, nail-shaped flower bud" (Old French origin). Lennen means "lover, sweetheart" (Irish leannán origin).

Are Clove and Lennen boy or girl names?

Clove is primarily a girl name. Lennen is primarily a girl name.

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