Cliff
Cliff: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Cliff
- A diminutive of the male given name Clifford or Clifton.
Etymology
The given name is from shortenings of the diminutives. The surname is from the noun cliff.
How popular is Cliff?
Since 1880, 9,307 boys in the U.S. have been named Cliff. Its highest rank for boys was #358 in 1886. In 2025, 43 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Cliff
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Sibling name ideas for Cliff
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Cliff FAQ
What does the name Cliff mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Clifford or Clifton. The given name is from shortenings of the diminutives. The surname is from the noun cliff.
How popular is the name Cliff?
Since 1880, 9,307 boys in the U.S. have been named Cliff. Its highest rank for boys was #358 in 1886. In 2025, 43 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Cliff a boy or girl name?
Cliff is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 9,307 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.