Boy Name
Clovis
Clovis is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Clovis? It is a boy name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Cleophus.
Clovis meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Clovis has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Clovis as C·L·O·V·I·S, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Clovis is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Clovis variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Clovisa, Clovise, Clovisy, Clovi.
- Nicknames: Clo and C.
- Middle names: Pair Clovis with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Clovis middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Cleophus, Cleophas, Clois, Cletis, Cleven — full picks on the sibling names for Clovis guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Clovis? Browse our names like Clovis guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Clovis
What does the name Clovis mean?
Clovis has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Clovis?
The exact origin of Clovis is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Clovis?
Clovis has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Clovis a boy's or girl's name?
Clovis is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Clovis in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Clovis sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Clovis?
Names that share Clovis's sound and style include Cleophus, Cleophas, Clois, Cletis, Cleven.
What middle names pair well with Clovis?
Good middle-name fits for Clovis pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Clovis is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Clovis is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Clovis?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Clovis share its rhythm without rhyming — Cleophus, Cleophas, Clois all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.