Cliff vs Larkin

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 #2,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough, fierce (diminutive)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Cliff Rank #3,023

Larkin Rank #2,984

Larkin is more popular, ranked #2984 vs #3023 for Cliff.

Is Cliff or Larkin more popular?

Larkin is more popular, ranked #2984 compared to Cliff at #3023 in the United States.

What do Cliff and Larkin mean?

Cliff means "steep rock face by a crossing" (Old English origin). Larkin means "rough, fierce (diminutive)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cliff and Larkin boy or girl names?

Cliff is primarily a boy name. Larkin is primarily a boy name.