What origin is the name Cleve?

Cleve comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Cleve a popular name?

Cleve is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Cleve?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Cleve — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Cleve

Q: Is Cleve a rare name?

Yes. Cleve does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cleve

Cleve

Boy

english

2 syllables

Cleve is an english boy's name meaning "An English name that serves as an abbreviation for Cleveland. It refers to someone who lived near cliffs or on hilly, steep terrain.".

The meaning of Cleve is "An English name that serves as an abbreviation for Cleveland. It refers to someone who lived near cliffs or on hilly, steep terrain." — a boy name of english origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English name that serves as an abbreviation for Cleveland. It refers to someone who lived near cliffs or on hilly, steep terrain.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Cleve

Very rare in US records

What does Cleve mean?

Cleve is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English name that serves as an abbreviation for Cleveland. It refers to someone who lived near cliffs or on hilly, steep terrain.".