Clifton vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clifton

Girl #17,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement on a cliff"

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 #17,241

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #17241 for Clifton.

Is Clifton or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Clifton at #17241 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Richard mean?

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

Are Clifton and Richard boy or girl names?

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