Cliff or hilly place
Cleve is a topographic name derived from the Old English word 'clif', referring to someone who lived near a steep bank or hillside. It originally functioned as a surname or a short form of Cleveland before becoming an independent given name.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Cleve in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American AIDS and LGBTQ+ rights activist
American Olympic rower
Interrogation specialist known for plant perception research
