Clifton vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English British American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#780
Total SSA Count
322
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hal, Haz

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Clifton Rank #1,756
Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 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

Harry ___

  • Harry James
  • Harry William
  • Harry Thomas
  • Harry George
  • Harry Edward
  • Harry Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clifton

Randolph Wendell Gloria Shirley Douglas

If you choose Harry

William George Charlotte Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clifton or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Clifton at #1756 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Harry mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Clifton and Harry boy or girl names?

Clifton is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.

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