Clifford vs Gray

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 #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Clifford Rank #1,343

Gray Rank #1,342

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1343 for Clifford.

Is Clifford or Gray more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Clifford at #1343 in the United States.

What do Clifford and Gray mean?

Clifford means "dweller by the cliff ford" (Old English origin). Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin).

Are Clifford and Gray boy or girl names?

Clifford is primarily a boy name. Gray is primarily a boy name.