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Clifford

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Meaning

"Ford Near Cliff"

An Old English place-name surname meaning ford by a cliff, it transitioned into given-name use in modern times.

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Popularity History of Clifford

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1340Ranked in 2024

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Clifford was nationally ranked in 2024.

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+117

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Clifford Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Clifford

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Quick Facts

OriginOld English
Syllables2
Length8 letters

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