209 Baby Names Meaning 'Clever'

Cleverness is a cherished aspect in all walks of life. Baby names that mean ‘clever’ aspire to capture this positive quality. These names reflect intelligence and wit. They also symbolize lateral thinking and quick thinking. People with such names may be expected to handle any situation by thinking on their feet. As this is a globally recognized quality, names that mean ‘clever’ are found in all languages and cultures. These names come from some religions, too. Some of them have ancient origins.

Sophia is a well-known name with this meaning. It also means ‘wisdom’ and has Greek origins. It is a popular name in the English-speaking world and is used in other European languages such as French and Italian. Mythologies also have these names. Alvis from Norse mythology, Daephron from Greek mythology, and Frowin in Anglo-Saxon mythology are a few examples. Houshang appears in Persian mythology, while Makanga is a part of African mythology. Religions, too, have these names. Dara or Darah from the Bible means ‘wise.’ Menelik is another name that appears in the Old Testament. In Hinduism, the name Manu means ‘clever’ or ‘thinking.’ It is the name of the progenitor of the human race in this religion. Sumati and Sunita are other names that mean ‘clever’ appearing in Hinduism. Surprisingly, literature has also contributed to these names. Both Frodo and Samwise from the Lord of the Rings series have names that mean ‘clever,’ and their actions throughout the series show their intelligence. Eastern languages also have a great amount of such names. Tatsuya in Japanese, Ying in Chinese, Mergen in Mongolian, Karan in Hindi, and Wirawit in Thai are a few examples of how widespread these names are.

Parents are attracted to these names because of their deep associations with wit and intelligence. They may want their child to think out of the box and face challenges easily. They may also believe that these names bestow the quality of being able to think quickly and find solutions.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Kassidy		Girl	Clever; Curly-haired
Cristiano		Boy	Follower of Christ; Clever and judicious person
Cassie		Girl	To excel; To shine; Clever; Curly-haired
Cass		Boy	A curly-haired person; Keeper of the treasure; Clever
Kaysan		Boy	One who is very wise; Smart; Clever
Karan		Boy	Clever; Skillful; One who helps; Smart
Charvik		Boy	Intelligent; Bright; Clever; Active
Zarrar		Boy	Brave; Courageous; Clever; Subtle; Great Muslim warrior; Attractive
Areeb		Boy	Brilliant; Intelligent; Clever
Diala		Unisex	Clever; Intelligent
Reon		Unisex	Tinkling; Clever; Smart; Lotus; Pure; Upright; Good; Fine; Thanks; Gratitude
Nabiha		Girl	Righteous; Noble; Clever; Intelligent; Sharp-eyed
Aarib		Boy	Winner; Successful; Brilliant; Clever; Intelligent; Handsome
Maleeha		Girl	Woman with a happy, glowing face; Well-spoken; Beautiful Strong; Brownish color; Clever
Zarif		Boy	Elegant; Astute; Clever; Delicate
Jerelyn		Girl	Clever and daring girl
Sumedh		Boy	Clever
Sosuke		Boy	Smooth; Clever; Meditate; Help
Cassady		Girl	Curly-haired; Clever
Toshika		Girl	Clever child; Quick
Reiya		Girl	Pity; Sympathy; Also; Beautiful sun; Clever; Irony; Zero; Night
Kaushal		Boy	He who is clever; Skill; Cleverness; Experience
Toshiro		Boy	Talented son; Handsome child; Quick; Clever
Siyan		Unisex	Beautiful as silk; Best; Clever
Casidhe		Girl	A clever woman
Toshiko		Girl	Quick child; Clever
Arib		Boy	Brilliant; Clever; Intelligent
Daymion		Boy	Talent; a clever and deep minded individual
Karanveer		Boy	Brave and kind as the warrior; Clever; Skillful; Hero; Man; Brave
Khushal		Boy	Happy; Merry; Prosperous; Clever; Intelligent
Cassadee		Girl	Curly-haired; Clever
Mantas		Boy	Intelligent; Clever; Wealth; Property
Nabihah		Girl	Righteous; Noble; Clever; Intelligent; Sharp-eyed
Zahin		Unisex	Intellectual; Sagacious; Clever
Zaheen		Unisex	Intelligent; Sharp-minded; Deep thinking; Sagacious; Clever
Ariba		Unisex	Clever; Intelligent; Brilliant
Arieon		Girl	Holy one; Clever; Quick witted; Silver
Nabeeha		Girl	Noble; Righteous; Intelligent; Clever; Sharp-eyed
Lumin		Unisex	Dew; Nimble; Agile; Fast; Clever
Mayling		Unisex	Beautiful; Age; Tinkling of jade; Clever; Performer; Solitary; Spirit
Aifa		Boy	Smart; Talented; Sharp; Intelligent; Clever
Bahupatu		Boy	Very Clever; Smart; Intelligent; Brilliant
Bemra		Boy	Clever; Wise; Intelligent
Chanaksha		Boy	Chanakya; Clever; Intelligent; Brilliant; Smart
Chanchu		Boy	Clever, renowned, known, and celebrated
Chankya		Boy	A variant of name Chanakya which means bright and clever
Charivindha		Boy	Striving for Beauty; Intelligent; Clever and Smart
Charvk		Boy	Intelligent; Brilliant; Bright; Clever; Smart; Thoughtful
Chavrik		Boy	Intelligent; Brilliant; Bright; Clever
Choyen		Boy	Intelligent; Brilliant; Clever; Knowledgeable
Dakshan		Boy	Able; Fit; Clever; Dexterous
Dugu		Boy	Cute; Loving Son; Clever; Appealing; Delightful; Charming; Attractive; Precious
Ekayavan		Boy	The Wise One; Knowledgeable; Intelligent; Clever
Eroth		Boy	Psychic; Intelligent; Brilliant; Clever
Gajaadhar		Boy	One who can command an elephant; One who is powerful, brave, wise, and clever
Giyan		Boy	Brilliant; Intelligent; Knowledgeable; Wise; Clever
Gnanaraj		Boy	King of Knowledge; Excellent Wisdom; Brilliant and Clever Person
Gnanasooriyan		Boy	One whose wisdom shines like the Sun; Brilliant; Knowledgeable; Clever; Wise; Intelligent
Honhar		Boy	Excellent; Brilliant; Intelligent; Smart; Clever
Hoshiar		Boy	Intelligent; Efficient; Clever; Brilliant; Smart
Hyun-Ki		Boy	Wise; Astute; Intelligent; Shrewd; Expert; Clever
Hyun-Shik		Boy	Clever; Smart; Brilliant
Karmanya		Boy	Clever in Work; Dutiful; Devoted; Obedient; Compliant in work and duties
Kausha		Boy	A variant of name Kaushal which means clever and resourceful
Komya		Boy	Quick Thinker; Intelligent; Clever
Koormadhi		Boy	Brilliant; Intelligent; Bright; Smart and Clever
Kovida		Boy	Wise; Astute; Intelligent; Shrewd; Expert; Clever
Koviddh		Boy	Wise; Astute; Intelligent; Shrewd; Expert; Clever
Kovidha		Boy	Wise; Astute; Intelligent; Shrewd; Expert; Clever
Kushaal		Boy	Well Being; Happiness; Delighted; Proficient; Clever
Kushaan		Boy	Clever; Brilliant; Intelligent; Skilled; Proficient
Leysha		Boy	Intelligent; Brilliant; Smart; Clever; Bright
Leyshya		Boy	Intelligent; Brilliant; Smart; Clever; Bright
Ramhart		Boy	Mighty; Intelligent; Brilliant; Clever; Powerful
Reginheraht		Boy	Mighty; Intelligent; Brilliant; Clever; Powerful
Zaabit		Boy	Clever man; One who remembers; Brilliant; Intelligent
Zuehb		Boy	Clever-minded; Brilliant; Smart; Intelligent
Abdul-hakim		Boy	A person who loves to help all intelligent as well as clever people
Achethe		Girl	A thoughtful; Honorable and clever person
Agacie		Girl	One who is smart, pretty, poise, clever, intelligent, confident and kind-hearted
Agadhbodh		Boy	To have unfathomable knowledge; One who is very wise and clever; Smart and intelligent
Agasthi		Girl	One who is highly knowledgeable, intelligent, clever, wise
Akamai		Girl	Clever; Intelligent
Amabillia		Girl	One who is versatile, clever, and imaginative
Anmei		Girl	A little girl who is clever-minded
Arief		Boy	One who is clever and intelligent
Ariey		Girl	Long and green field; Clever minded
Arivaali		Boy	Clever and intelligent; a person who is excellent
Arthurus		Boy	A clever, deep minded individual; talented
Arvuda		Boy	One who can influence others; clever and technical; A wanderer who is a lovable person; quick one
Orang		Boy	One who has wisdom, a creative nature and is clever
Ayyadurai		Boy	One with clever mind and a sense of responsibility
Azhmeer		Boy	A clever and wise person
Badela		Boy	A noble and humble human being; clever and analytical
Badhil		Boy	One who is responsive to feelings and is clever-witted
Badiuzzaman		Boy	A genius born; a clever and witty individual
Baegi		Boy	A clever minded and self sufficient individual
Baelli		Girl	A free detailed and clever individual
Baerbald		Boy	A determined and clever person
Bahuksana		Boy	A clever minded and lucky person