Clifford vs Bailey

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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Boy #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

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Clifford Rank #1,343

Bailey Rank #1,270

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1343 for Clifford.

Is Clifford or Bailey more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Clifford at #1343 in the United States.

What do Clifford and Bailey mean?

Clifford means "dweller by the cliff ford" (Old English origin). Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin).

Are Clifford and Bailey boy or girl names?

Clifford is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a boy name.