Garrison vs Clifton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garrison

Boy #1,799 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Garret, son of the spear bearer"

Origin: Germanic/English

American English

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Boy #1,756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cliff settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Garrison Rank #1,799

Clifton Rank #1,756

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 vs #1799 for Garrison.

Is Garrison or Clifton more popular?

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 compared to Garrison at #1799 in the United States.

What do Garrison and Clifton mean?

Garrison means "son of Garret, son of the spear bearer" (Germanic/English origin). Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Garrison and Clifton boy or girl names?

Garrison is primarily a boy name. Clifton is primarily a boy name.