Clifton vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clifton

Boy #1,756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cliff settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Clifton Rank #1,756

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1756 for Clifton.

Is Clifton or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Clifton at #1756 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Gideon mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clifton and Gideon boy or girl names?

Clifton is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.