Clifford vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clifford

Boy #1,343 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller by the cliff ford"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Clifford Rank #1,343

Anson Rank #1,396

Clifford is more popular, ranked #1343 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Clifford or Anson more popular?

Clifford is more popular, ranked #1343 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Clifford and Anson mean?

Clifford means "dweller by the cliff ford" (Old English origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Clifford and Anson boy or girl names?

Clifford is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.