Cliff vs Ted

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 #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Cliff Rank #3,023

Ted Rank #2,917

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 vs #3023 for Cliff.

Is Cliff or Ted more popular?

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 compared to Cliff at #3023 in the United States.

What do Cliff and Ted mean?

Cliff means "steep rock face by a crossing" (Old English origin). Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Cliff and Ted boy or girl names?

Cliff is primarily a boy name. Ted is primarily a boy name.