Clover vs Skye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clover

Girl #618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good luck, prosperity (symbolic)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#618
Total SSA Count
482
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Clo, Clovy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Skye

Girl #480 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sky, cloud island"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scottish British American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#480
Total SSA Count
642
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clover Rank #618
Skye Rank #480

Skye is more popular, ranked #480 vs #618 for Clover.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clover ___

  • Clover Rose
  • Clover Mae
  • Clover Jane
  • Clover Fern
  • Clover Ivy
  • Clover June

Skye ___

  • Skye Rose
  • Skye Elise
  • Skye Aurora
  • Skye Josephine
  • Skye Miriam
  • Skye Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clover

Willow Ivy Fern Jasper River

If you choose Skye

Finn Rory Luna Bodhi River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clover or Skye more popular?

Skye is more popular, ranked #480 compared to Clover at #618 in the United States.

What do Clover and Skye mean?

Clover means "good luck, prosperity (symbolic)" (Old English origin). Skye means "sky, cloud island" (Old Norse origin).

Are Clover and Skye boy or girl names?

Clover is primarily a girl name. Skye is primarily a girl name.

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