Clifton vs Irving

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Jewish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,618
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irv, Irvy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Clifton Rank #1,756
Irving Rank #1,618

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 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

Irving ___

  • Irving Samuel
  • Irving Harold
  • Irving Leonard
  • Irving Bernard
  • Irving Walter
  • Irving Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clifton

Randolph Wendell Gloria Shirley Douglas

If you choose Irving

Milton Howard Sylvia Dorothy Ethel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clifton or Irving more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Clifton at #1756 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Irving mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Clifton and Irving boy or girl names?

Clifton is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.

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