Cliff vs Child

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cliff

Boy #3,023 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"steep rock face by a crossing"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,965 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young person, noble youth"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Cliff Rank #3,023

Child Rank #2,965

Child is more popular, ranked #2965 vs #3023 for Cliff.

Is Cliff or Child more popular?

Child is more popular, ranked #2965 compared to Cliff at #3023 in the United States.

What do Cliff and Child mean?

Cliff means "steep rock face by a crossing" (Old English origin). Child means "young person, noble youth" (Old English origin).

Are Cliff and Child boy or girl names?

Cliff is primarily a boy name. Child is primarily a boy name.