Thompson vs Cliff

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thompson

Boy #2,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Thomas, son of the twin"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #3,023 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"steep rock face by a crossing"

Origin: Old English

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Thompson Rank #2,935

Cliff Rank #3,023

Thompson is more popular, ranked #2935 vs #3023 for Cliff.

Is Thompson or Cliff more popular?

Thompson is more popular, ranked #2935 compared to Cliff at #3023 in the United States.

What do Thompson and Cliff mean?

Thompson means "son of Thomas, son of the twin" (Middle English origin). Cliff means "steep rock face by a crossing" (Old English origin).

Are Thompson and Cliff boy or girl names?

Thompson is primarily a boy name. Cliff is primarily a boy name.