Adam vs Clifton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ad

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Clifton Rank #1,756

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #1756 for Clifton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adam ___

  • Adam James
  • Adam Thomas
  • Adam Michael
  • Adam Joseph
  • Adam Robert
  • Adam William

Clifton ___

  • Clifton James
  • Clifton Earl
  • Clifton Lee
  • Clifton Ray
  • Clifton Wayne
  • Clifton Douglas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adam

Eve Noah Sarah Isaac Rebecca

If you choose Clifton

Randolph Wendell Gloria Shirley Douglas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Clifton more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Clifton at #1756 in the United States.

What do Adam and Clifton mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Adam and Clifton boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Clifton is primarily a boy name.

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