Clifford vs Kit

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 #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

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Clifford Rank #1,343

Kit Rank #1,154

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1343 for Clifford.

Is Clifford or Kit more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Clifford at #1343 in the United States.

What do Clifford and Kit mean?

Clifford means "dweller by the cliff ford" (Old English origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Clifford and Kit boy or girl names?

Clifford is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.