Cleve
- Pronunciation
- [Cleve]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Cliffs: Abbreviation Of Cleveland.
- Origin
- English
Cleve Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,506 baby boys have been named Cleve. The name peaked in 1951 with 83 US births that year (rank #767).
Top States for Cleve
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Cleve births are: Texas (143), Georgia (143), Alabama (136).
Other English-Origin Names Like Cleve
If you like Cleve's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →
5-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Cleve's exact length and starting letter: Cabal, Cable, Cacey, Cacia, Cadan.
Quick Facts About Cleve
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleva | Dwells At The Cliffs | Female | English |
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Compare Cleve to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Cleve against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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