Clifton vs Gena

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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Gena

Girl #17,315 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"well-born, noble (from Eugenia)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,315
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Gen, Genie

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Popularity Comparison

Clifton Rank #1,756
Gena Rank #17,315

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 vs #17315 for Gena.

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

Gena ___

  • Gena Marie
  • Gena Lynn
  • Gena Lee
  • Gena Rose
  • Gena Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Clifton

Randolph Wendell Gloria Shirley Douglas

If you choose Gena

Dena Rena Lena Tina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clifton or Gena more popular?

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 compared to Gena at #17315 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Gena mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin). Gena means "well-born, noble (from Eugenia)" (Greek origin).

Are Clifton and Gena boy or girl names?

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

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