Clifton vs Ellajean

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

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Popularity Comparison

Clifton Rank #1,756
Ellajean Rank #17,071

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 vs #17071 for Ellajean.

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

Ellajean ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clifton or Ellajean more popular?

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 compared to Ellajean at #17071 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Ellajean mean?

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

Are Clifton and Ellajean boy or girl names?

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

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