Cliff vs Frederic

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 #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

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Cliff Rank #3,023

Frederic Rank #2,888

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 vs #3023 for Cliff.

Is Cliff or Frederic more popular?

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 compared to Cliff at #3023 in the United States.

What do Cliff and Frederic mean?

Cliff means "steep rock face by a crossing" (Old English origin). Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Cliff and Frederic boy or girl names?

Cliff is primarily a boy name. Frederic is primarily a boy name.