By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Clayborne is a distinguished masculine name with English origins, combining 'clay' (earth) with 'borne' (carried or born). Historically, it likely began as a surname indicating someone who lived near…
Klaibourne is an extremely rare masculine name that appears to be a modern variant or creative spelling of the surname Claiborne or Clayborne. The traditional surname has Norman-French origins,…
Claybourne is a distinguished masculine name with Anglo-Saxon roots, originating as a surname derived from geographical features. The name combines 'clay,' referring to clay soil or a clay-rich area,…
Claibourne is a distinguished masculine name with Anglo-French origins, combining elements of the French "clair" (clear, bright) with the Old English "burna" (stream, spring). This elegant…
Clancie is a masculine name with Irish and Gaelic roots. It likely derives from the surname Clancy, which comes from the Gaelic 'Mac Fhlannchaidh,' meaning 'son of Flannchadh' (red warrior). This…
Diminutive of Clarence
Nowadays, Clare tends to be viewed as a feminine name, but this is a short and sweet Irish-flavored name that could work just as well on a boy. Noted male bearers of the name Clare include Canadian…
Clarance is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of the more common Clarence. It derives from the Latin name Clarentius, which was based on the Latin word 'clarus' meaning 'clear,'…
Clarrence is a variant spelling of the more common Clarence, a name with noble French origins. Derived from the Latin 'clarus' meaning 'clear' or 'bright,' it was introduced to England by the…
Klarance is a masculine name representing a creative spelling variation of Clarence, which derives from the Latin name 'Clarentius,' meaning 'bright' or 'clear.' This alternative spelling with a 'K'…
Clarrance is a variant spelling of the more common name Clarence, which derives from the Latin word 'clarus' meaning 'clear' or 'bright.' This alternative spelling gives the traditional name a…
German and Jewish surname
"clover"
The whimsical quality of the work of Swiss artist Paul Klee is somehow reflected in his name, although many would mispronounce it to rhyme with key. Say it like clay.
Cleanthe is a masculine name with ancient Greek origins, derived from 'Kleanthes' (Κλεάνθης). It notably belonged to Cleanthes of Assos, a Stoic philosopher who succeeded Zeno as the head of the…
Cleante is a masculine name with classical roots, derived from ancient Greek. It likely relates to the Greek name Kleanthes, which combines 'kleos' (glory) and 'anthos' (flower). The name carries…
Clemense is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Clemens, which stems from the Latin 'clemens' meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle.' This name has ancient Roman roots and is related to…
Clemmie is traditionally a masculine nickname derived from Clement, though it's occasionally used for girls as a diminutive of Clementine. The name Clement comes from Latin 'clemens,' meaning…
Greek, diminutive of Cletus
"called forth"
A sleek nickname name more attractive than its longer form, there have been a couple of prominent baseball player Cletes as well as the broadcast journalist Clete Roberts.
Diminutive of Cleveland
Appealing short form of the stuffy Cleveland, occasionally used on its own.
Clyve is a masculine name, primarily considered an alternative spelling of Clive. The name has English origins, derived from the Old English word "clif" meaning "cliff" or "slope," initially…
Nature name
Clove is one of a whole tantalizing genre of spice names that might work for a boy. Clovis could be considered a long form.
Klove is an uncommon masculine name with possible Scandinavian or Germanic influences. This distinctive name likely relates to geographic terms like 'clove' (a narrow valley or gorge) or could be a…
