Clifton vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clifton

Boy #1,756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cliff settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Clifton Rank #1,756

Dan Rank #1,931

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Clifton or Dan more popular?

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Dan mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clifton and Dan boy or girl names?

Clifton is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.