Clifford vs Akeelah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clifford

Boy #1,343 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller by the cliff ford"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Girl #5,976 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"intelligent, logical, one who reasons"

Origin: Arabic

African-American Arabic Muslim

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Clifford Rank #1,343

Akeelah Rank #5,976

Clifford is more popular, ranked #1343 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Clifford or Akeelah more popular?

Clifford is more popular, ranked #1343 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Clifford and Akeelah mean?

Clifford means "dweller by the cliff ford" (Old English origin). Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin).

Are Clifford and Akeelah boy or girl names?

Clifford is primarily a boy name. Akeelah is primarily a girl name.