Cliff vs Tye

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 #2,857 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enclosed pasture by a river"

Origin: Old English

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Cliff Rank #3,023

Tye Rank #2,857

Tye is more popular, ranked #2857 vs #3023 for Cliff.

Is Cliff or Tye more popular?

Tye is more popular, ranked #2857 compared to Cliff at #3023 in the United States.

What do Cliff and Tye mean?

Cliff means "steep rock face by a crossing" (Old English origin). Tye means "enclosed pasture by a river" (Old English origin).

Are Cliff and Tye boy or girl names?

Cliff is primarily a boy name. Tye is primarily a boy name.