Clifton vs Fred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clifton

Boy #1,756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cliff settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Clifton Rank #1,756

Fred Rank #1,686

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1756 for Clifton.

Is Clifton or Fred more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Clifton at #1756 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Fred mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Clifton and Fred boy or girl names?

Clifton is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.