Cliff vs Jansen

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 #2,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jan (John)"

Origin: Dutch

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Cliff Rank #3,023

Jansen Rank #2,836

Jansen is more popular, ranked #2836 vs #3023 for Cliff.

Is Cliff or Jansen more popular?

Jansen is more popular, ranked #2836 compared to Cliff at #3023 in the United States.

What do Cliff and Jansen mean?

Cliff means "steep rock face by a crossing" (Old English origin). Jansen means "son of Jan (John)" (Dutch origin).

Are Cliff and Jansen boy or girl names?

Cliff is primarily a boy name. Jansen is primarily a boy name.