Clifford vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clifford

Boy #1,343 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller by the cliff ford"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Clifford Rank #1,343

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1343 for Clifford.

Is Clifford or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Clifford at #1343 in the United States.

What do Clifford and Richard mean?

Clifford means "dweller by the cliff ford" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Clifford and Richard boy or girl names?

Clifford is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.