What origin is the name Cleveland?

Cleveland comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Cleveland a popular name?

Cleveland is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Cleveland?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Cleveland — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Cleveland

Q: Is Cleveland a rare name?

Yes. Cleveland does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cleveland

Cleveland

Boy

english

3 syllables

Cleveland is an english boy's name meaning "An English name meaning land of high cliffs, originally a surname for people from hilly regions.".

Parents who choose Cleveland pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "An English name meaning land of high cliffs, originally a surname for people from hilly regions.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.