What origin is the name Clifford?

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

Is Clifford a popular name?

Clifford 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 brother names for Clifford?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Clifford — for example Mason, Jackson, Carter. You can browse more on our english names page.

Clifford

Q: Is Clifford a rare name?

Yes. Clifford 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 Clifford

Clifford

Unisex

english

2 syllables

Clifford is an english unisex name meaning "An English unisex name originally used for someone who lived near a ford at a steep cliff.".

With english roots, Clifford is a unisex name that means "An English unisex name originally used for someone who lived near a ford at a steep cliff.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.