Cliff vs Jeff

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 #2,932 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"divine peace, God's peace"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Cliff Rank #3,023

Jeff Rank #2,932

Jeff is more popular, ranked #2932 vs #3023 for Cliff.

Is Cliff or Jeff more popular?

Jeff is more popular, ranked #2932 compared to Cliff at #3023 in the United States.

What do Cliff and Jeff mean?

Cliff means "steep rock face by a crossing" (Old English origin). Jeff means "divine peace, God's peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Cliff and Jeff boy or girl names?

Cliff is primarily a boy name. Jeff is primarily a boy name.