Clever
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Clover plant, key-like
Origin: English
Popularity: Ranked #9592 in 2025 with 10 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Clover. Shares the meaning 'Clover plant, key-like.'
Similar names: clover, culver, calvert
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Clever? About 1 in 221,900 babies born in 2025 were named Clever, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Clever
What does the name Clever mean?
Clever means “Clover plant, key-like” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Clever?
Clever has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Clover plant, key-like”.
How popular is Clever?
Clever ranked #9457 in 2025 — given to 10 babies that year.
When was Clever most popular?
Clever peaked in 2020 with 12 babies registered that year.
Is Clever a boy or girl name?
Clever is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 88% of Clevers are boys and 12% are girls.
Is the name Clever rising or falling in popularity?
Clever has fallen 2593 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6864 in 2020 to #9457 in 2025.
How long has Clever been recorded?
Clever appears in birth records across 20 years — from 2003 through 2025.