What does Clover mean?
Clover is an English nature name from the lucky three-leafed plant.
What does Poppy mean?
IS a bloom word: from the flower, whose name derives from Old English 'popæg', ultimately from Latin 'papaver' (poppy).
Clover vs Poppy
Which is more popular?
Poppy is more popular than Clover today: about 1,054 US babies were given the name Poppy in 2025, compared with 578 named Clover.
| Clover | Poppy | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | The clover plant | Poppy flower |
| Origin | English | english |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | KLOH-ver | POP-ee |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1897 | 1919 |
| Peak year | 2025 (578) | 2023 (1,077) |
| In 2025 | 578 | 1,054 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Clover
Poppy
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Clover | Poppy |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2,432 | 5,488 |
| 2010s | 1,611 | 3,080 |
| 2000s | 579 | 412 |
| 1990s | 81 | 11 |
| 1980s | 83 | 34 |
| 1970s | 197 | 334 |
| 1960s | 67 | 52 |
| 1950s | 106 | 57 |
| 1940s | 80 | 17 |
| 1930s | 74 | 13 |
| 1920s | 137 | 36 |
| 1910s | 143 | 7 |
| 1900s | 45 | 0 |
| 1890s | 5 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Clover or Poppy more popular?
Poppy is more popular than Clover today: about 1,054 US babies were given the name Poppy in 2025, compared with 578 named Clover.
What is the difference between Clover and Poppy?
Clover means The clover plant (English origin), while Poppy means Poppy flower (english origin).
Which name is older, Clover or Poppy?
In US records, Clover first appears in 1897 and Poppy in 1919, so Clover has the longer recorded history.