Clove vs Wilde

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

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Popularity Comparison

Clove Rank #25,264
Wilde Rank #7,052

Wilde is more popular, ranked #7052 vs #25264 for Clove.

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

Wilde ___

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 Wilde

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clove or Wilde more popular?

Wilde is more popular, ranked #7052 compared to Clove at #25264 in the United States.

What do Clove and Wilde mean?

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

Are Clove and Wilde boy or girl names?

Clove is primarily a girl name. Wilde is primarily a boy name.

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