Clifton vs Elwood

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elwood

Boy #2,135 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woodland near the elder trees"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,135
Total SSA Count
69
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Woody, Wood

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Popularity Comparison

Clifton Rank #1,756
Elwood Rank #2,135

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 vs #2135 for Elwood.

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

Elwood ___

  • Elwood James
  • Elwood Henry
  • Elwood Thomas
  • Elwood Ray
  • Elwood Dale
  • Elwood Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clifton

Randolph Wendell Gloria Shirley Douglas

If you choose Elwood

Harwood Clifton Mildred Hazel Walter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clifton or Elwood more popular?

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 compared to Elwood at #2135 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Elwood mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin). Elwood means "woodland near the elder trees" (Old English origin).

Are Clifton and Elwood boy or girl names?

Clifton is primarily a boy name. Elwood is primarily a boy name.

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