Clifton vs Guy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clifton

Boy #1,756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cliff settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Clifton Rank #1,756

Guy Rank #1,562

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 vs #1756 for Clifton.

Is Clifton or Guy more popular?

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 compared to Clifton at #1756 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Guy mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin). Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin).

Are Clifton and Guy boy or girl names?

Clifton is primarily a boy name. Guy is primarily a boy name.