Baby Names Gender-Neutral Names Meaning of the Name Clove Updated December 14, 2025 by Jennifer M. Clove Gender: Neutral Origin: German Meaning: A Nail, Spice #Nature ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Clove? The name Clove is primarily a gender-neutral name of German origin that means A Nail, Spice. People who like the name Clove also like: Basil, Rune, August, Finn, Alexander, Oliver, Milo, Olive, Iris, Wren, Hazel, Clover, Ivy, Violet Names like Clove: Calliope, Clive, Caleb, Clef, Cleave, Colby, Calup, Clovia, Chileab, Cliff Stats for the Name Clove Clove is currently #66 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Clove is currently not ranked in U.S. births