Clifford vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Clifford Rank #1,343

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1343 for Clifford.

Is Clifford or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Clifford at #1343 in the United States.

What do Clifford and Gerald mean?

Clifford means "dweller by the cliff ford" (Old English origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Clifford and Gerald boy or girl names?

Clifford is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.