Clifford vs Cline

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 #19,898 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, little"

Origin: German

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Clifford Rank #1,343

Cline Rank #19,898

Clifford is more popular, ranked #1343 vs #19898 for Cline.

Is Clifford or Cline more popular?

Clifford is more popular, ranked #1343 compared to Cline at #19898 in the United States.

What do Clifford and Cline mean?

Clifford means "dweller by the cliff ford" (Old English origin). Cline means "small, little" (German origin).

Are Clifford and Cline boy or girl names?

Clifford is primarily a boy name. Cline is primarily a boy name.