Clifton vs Klein

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clifton

Boy #1,756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cliff settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #6,327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, little"

Origin: German

German Dutch Jewish

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Clifton Rank #1,756

Klein Rank #6,327

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 vs #6327 for Klein.

Is Clifton or Klein more popular?

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 compared to Klein at #6327 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Klein mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin). Klein means "small, little" (German origin).

Are Clifton and Klein boy or girl names?

Clifton is primarily a boy name. Klein is primarily a boy name.