Cliff vs Ike

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 #2,970 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Isaac"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cliff Rank #3,023

Ike Rank #2,970

Ike is more popular, ranked #2970 vs #3023 for Cliff.

Is Cliff or Ike more popular?

Ike is more popular, ranked #2970 compared to Cliff at #3023 in the United States.

What do Cliff and Ike mean?

Cliff means "steep rock face by a crossing" (Old English origin). Ike means "short form of Isaac" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cliff and Ike boy or girl names?

Cliff is primarily a boy name. Ike is primarily a boy name.