Clifford vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Clifford Rank #1,343

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1343 for Clifford.

Is Clifford or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Clifford at #1343 in the United States.

What do Clifford and Gideon mean?

Clifford means "dweller by the cliff ford" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clifford and Gideon boy or girl names?

Clifford is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.