Clifton vs Davon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davon

Boy #1,567 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved (David) + valley (Devon)"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,567
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Von, Dave

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Clifton Rank #1,756
Davon Rank #1,567

Davon is more popular, ranked #1567 vs #1756 for Clifton.

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

Davon ___

  • Davon James
  • Davon Michael
  • Davon Andre
  • Davon Lamar
  • Davon Rashad
  • Davon Elijah

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Clifton

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If you choose Davon

Tyrese Malik Aaliyah Destiny Devonta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clifton or Davon more popular?

Davon is more popular, ranked #1567 compared to Clifton at #1756 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Davon mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin). Davon means "beloved (David) + valley (Devon)" (American English origin).

Are Clifton and Davon boy or girl names?

Clifton is primarily a boy name. Davon is primarily a boy name.

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