Clove
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Blooming; young green shoot
Origin: Greek — from khloe (χλόη), meaning a fresh green sprout or young plant
Popularity: Ranked #10269 in 2025 with 9 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Chloe. Shares the meaning 'Blooming; young green shoot.'
Similar names: clover, cloe, cove, chloe, clive, cloey, coe, covey
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Clove? About 1 in 369,833 babies born in 2025 were named Clove, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Clove
What does the name Clove mean?
Clove means “Blooming; young green shoot” from Greek — from khloe (χλόη), meaning a fresh green sprout or young plant roots.
What is the origin of the name Clove?
Clove has Greek — from khloe (χλόη), meaning a fresh green sprout or young plant origin. The traditional meaning is “Blooming; young green shoot”.
How popular is Clove?
Clove ranked #10107 in 2025 — given to 9 babies that year.
When was Clove most popular?
Clove peaked in 2023 with 12 babies registered that year.
Is Clove a boy or girl name?
Clove is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Cloves in registered births are female.
Is the name Clove rising or falling in popularity?
Clove has risen 5995 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #16102 in 2020 to #10107 in 2025.
How long has Clove been recorded?
Clove appears in birth records across 7 years — from 2019 through 2025.