Artemis vs Clifton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artemis

Girl #1,024 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"safe, unharmed"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,024
Total SSA Count
246
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Artie, Temis, Remi

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Artemis Rank #1,024
Clifton Rank #1,756

Artemis is more popular, ranked #1024 vs #1756 for Clifton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Artemis ___

  • Artemis Moon
  • Artemis Silver
  • Artemis Grace
  • Artemis Hunter
  • Artemis Sage
  • Artemis Dawn

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 Artemis

Apollo Orion Athena Selene Perseus

If you choose Clifton

Randolph Wendell Gloria Shirley Douglas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artemis or Clifton more popular?

Artemis is more popular, ranked #1024 compared to Clifton at #1756 in the United States.

What do Artemis and Clifton mean?

Artemis means "safe, unharmed" (Greek origin). Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Artemis and Clifton boy or girl names?

Artemis is primarily a girl name. Clifton is primarily a boy name.

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