Cleve
Cleve: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Cleve
- A male given name, found predominantly in the United States.
How popular is Cleve?
Since 1880, 23 girls and 4,506 boys in the U.S. have been named Cleve (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4281 in 1928. Its highest rank for boys was #191 in 1885. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Sibling name ideas for Cleve
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Cleve FAQ
What does the name Cleve mean?
A male given name, found predominantly in the United States.
How popular is the name Cleve?
Since 1880, 23 girls and 4,506 boys in the U.S. have been named Cleve (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4281 in 1928. Its highest rank for boys was #191 in 1885. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Cleve a boy or girl name?
Cleve is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 23 girls and 4,506 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.