Clifton vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clifton

Boy #1,756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cliff settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Clifton Rank #1,756

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1756 for Clifton.

Is Clifton or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Clifton at #1756 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Richard mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Clifton and Richard boy or girl names?

Clifton is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.