Clifton vs Shelton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clifton

Boy #1,756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cliff settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #5,094 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the ledge farm, shelf settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Clifton Rank #1,756

Shelton Rank #5,094

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 vs #5094 for Shelton.

Is Clifton or Shelton more popular?

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 compared to Shelton at #5094 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Shelton mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin). Shelton means "from the ledge farm, shelf settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Clifton and Shelton boy or girl names?

Clifton is primarily a boy name. Shelton is primarily a boy name.