Clifton vs Cordy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clifton

Boy #1,756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cliff settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,756
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cliff, Clift

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clifton Rank #1,756
Cordy Rank #17,247

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 vs #17247 for Cordy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clifton ___

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

Cordy ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clifton

Randolph Wendell Gloria Shirley Douglas

If you choose Cordy

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clifton or Cordy more popular?

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 compared to Cordy at #17247 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Cordy mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Clifton and Cordy boy or girl names?

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

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