Cliff vs Kevon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cliff

Boy #3,023 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"steep rock face by a crossing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,023
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cli, Cly, Clie

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Kevon

Boy #2,859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, gentle"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American African-American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,859
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kev

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cliff Rank #3,023
Kevon Rank #2,859

Kevon is more popular, ranked #2859 vs #3023 for Cliff.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cliff ___

  • Cliff James
  • Cliff Thomas
  • Cliff Edward
  • Cliff Robert
  • Cliff Douglas
  • Cliff Richard

Kevon ___

  • Kevon James
  • Kevon Andre
  • Kevon Marcus
  • Kevon Lamar
  • Kevon Anthony
  • Kevon Deon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cliff

Dale Glen Ross Todd Grant

If you choose Kevon

Darnell Shayla Devon Brianna Terrell

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cliff or Kevon more popular?

Kevon is more popular, ranked #2859 compared to Cliff at #3023 in the United States.

What do Cliff and Kevon mean?

Cliff means "steep rock face by a crossing" (Old English origin). Kevon means "handsome, gentle" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cliff and Kevon boy or girl names?

Cliff is primarily a boy name. Kevon is primarily a boy name.

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