Cline vs Clifford

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cline

Boy #19,898 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, little"

Origin: German

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Boy #1,343 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller by the cliff ford"

Origin: Old English

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Cline Rank #19,898

Clifford Rank #1,343

Clifford is more popular, ranked #1343 vs #19898 for Cline.

Is Cline or Clifford more popular?

Clifford is more popular, ranked #1343 compared to Cline at #19898 in the United States.

What do Cline and Clifford mean?

Cline means "small, little" (German origin). Clifford means "dweller by the cliff ford" (Old English origin).

Are Cline and Clifford boy or girl names?

Cline is primarily a boy name. Clifford is primarily a boy name.