Richard vs Clifton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cliff settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Clifton Rank #1,756

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1756 for Clifton.

Is Richard or Clifton more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Clifton at #1756 in the United States.

What do Richard and Clifton mean?

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

Are Richard and Clifton boy or girl names?

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