Cleve name meaning
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What does Cleve mean?
The prevailing and ever lasting unisex name Cleve means "Cliff, Abbreviation of Cleveland or Hilly Area" is originated from Old English is chiefly used in English. Cleve is version of eternal and predominant Clive.
Clive is derivation of Clifford. Meaning of Clive is From a Steep Cliff, Someone who Lived Near a Cliff or a Riverbank and Similar to a Family and Place Names is used principally in English has its origin in Old English and Saxon.
Cleve is short form of Cleveland. Renowned and Ceaseless Cleveland is originated from Old English, Cleveland means "From the Hilly District, Hilly Area and From the Cliff Land".
How do I pronounce Cleve?
The proper pronunciation of three syllabled Cleve is c-le-ve.
Variants of Cleve
Clee, Clive, Cleo, Cleone, Cliff, Chleo, Clio, Cleopatra, Radcliff, Clifford, Clifton
How popular is the name Cleve?
Cleve is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1882 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1885, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 190 on boy names chart when 82 babies were given the name Cleve.
Over 4527 babies in United States have been named Cleve. Also, Cleve is a familiar name in Jamaica, Canada and Trinidad and Tobago. At least, 5000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2013 | 12103 | 5 | ||
| 2010 | 12219 | 5 | ||
| 2009 | 8297 | 9 | ||
| 2007 | 8908 | 8 | ||
| 2006 | 12044 | 5 | ||
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What numbers say about Cleve?
People complain about your coldness. But these are the people that haven't had the chance to know you better. If number 1 is your soul urge no, it means you should be more independent. You know how to express yourself and always use the right words at the right time, and win the attention of the right people. If 1 is your personality number, you have a positive vibe and an impressive appearance.
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- Almeda - Timeless and Dominant Celtic and Latin Almeda is commonly used in Swedish and Danish, meaning of Almeda is "Dancer or Princess" is used for girls
- Mario - Persistent and Admired Mario is used chiefly in Portuguese, Spanish and Greenlandic aimed at both genders and originated from Latin, Mario means "Warlike, Manly or The End"
- Daxton - Of Old French origin, Famed Daxton is majorly used in English, Daxton means "Water or Reference to the French Town Dax" is used as a boy name
Sibling Names for Cleve
If you're looking for a baby name that's both unique and classic, Cleve might be the perfect choice. To help you decide on a perfect sibling name to go with Cleve, we've compiled a list of some of our favorites. From traditional to modern, these names are sure to pair well with Cleve and make the perfect sibling combination.
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Famous people named Cleve
- Cleve Chaffin, carnival musician
- Cleve Moler, American mathematician and computer programmer specializing
- Cleve Benedict, retired Republican politician from West Virginia
- Cleve Cartmill, American writer of science fiction and fantasy short stories
- Cleve Backster, Grover Cleveland "Cleve" Backster Jr
- Cleve Jones, American AIDS and LGBT rights activist
- Cleve Hughes, former professional Australian rules footballer
- Writer Cleve F. Adams, noted for movie The Fatal Witness
Lists having Cleve
- Boys names beginning with C
- Girls names beginning with C
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Baby Names that mean Dweller
- Baby Names that mean Cliff