NAME PROFILE
Cleve
Cleve is a name of Old English origin, meaning 'cliff' or 'slope'. It evokes a sense of strength and stability, often associated with natural landscapes and resilience.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,529 |
| Gender | Male (18% / 82%) |
| Peak year | 1920 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1978 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
GA — 26%TX — 26%AL — 24%MS — 12%CA — 11%
Notable People
Cleve Jones (Activist, co-founder of the AIDS Memorial Quilt) · Cleve Blakemore (Inventor) · Cleve McMillan (Scientist, known for contributions in chemical engineering) · Cleve Schmidt (Artist, known for contemporary sculpture) · Cleve McDonald (Business executive)
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