Shelton vs Clifton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shelton

Boy #5,094 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the ledge farm, shelf settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cliff settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Shelton Rank #5,094

Clifton Rank #1,756

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 vs #5094 for Shelton.

Is Shelton or Clifton more popular?

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 compared to Shelton at #5094 in the United States.

What do Shelton and Clifton mean?

Shelton means "from the ledge farm, shelf settlement" (Old English origin). Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Shelton and Clifton boy or girl names?

Shelton is primarily a boy name. Clifton is primarily a boy name.