Cliff vs Penn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cliff

Boy #3,023 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"steep rock face by a crossing"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Boy #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, headland, enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American English Welsh

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Cliff Rank #3,023

Penn Rank #2,952

Penn is more popular, ranked #2952 vs #3023 for Cliff.

Is Cliff or Penn more popular?

Penn is more popular, ranked #2952 compared to Cliff at #3023 in the United States.

What do Cliff and Penn mean?

Cliff means "steep rock face by a crossing" (Old English origin). Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Cliff and Penn boy or girl names?

Cliff is primarily a boy name. Penn is primarily a boy name.