Amelia vs Clifford

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clifford

Boy #1,343 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dweller by the cliff ford"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,343
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cliff, Clif

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Clifford Rank #1,343

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1343 for Clifford.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Clifford ___

  • Clifford James
  • Clifford Thomas
  • Clifford Edward
  • Clifford Henry
  • Clifford Lee
  • Clifford Alan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Clifford

Dorothy Clarence Beatrice Walter Mildred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Clifford more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Clifford at #1343 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Clifford mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Clifford means "dweller by the cliff ford" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Clifford boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Clifford is primarily a boy name.

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