Fred vs Clifton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cliff settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Fred Rank #1,686

Clifton Rank #1,756

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1756 for Clifton.

Is Fred or Clifton more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Clifton at #1756 in the United States.

What do Fred and Clifton mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Fred and Clifton boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Clifton is primarily a boy name.