Cliff vs Ember

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cliff

Boy #3,023 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"steep rock face by a crossing"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Boy #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Germanic

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Cliff Rank #3,023

Ember Rank #3,159

Cliff is more popular, ranked #3023 vs #3159 for Ember.

Is Cliff or Ember more popular?

Cliff is more popular, ranked #3023 compared to Ember at #3159 in the United States.

What do Cliff and Ember mean?

Cliff means "steep rock face by a crossing" (Old English origin). Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Cliff and Ember boy or girl names?

Cliff is primarily a boy name. Ember is primarily a boy name.