Ash vs Clifford

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ash

Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,152
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Clifford

Boy #1,343 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dweller by the cliff ford"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,343
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ash Rank #1,152
Clifford Rank #1,343

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 vs #1343 for Clifford.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ash or Clifford more popular?

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 compared to Clifford at #1343 in the United States.

What do Ash and Clifford mean?

Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin). Clifford means "dweller by the cliff ford" (Old English origin).

Are Ash and Clifford boy or girl names?

Ash is primarily a boy name. Clifford is primarily a boy name.

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