Clifton vs Lucena

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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Lucena

Girl #17,164 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,164
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lucy, Luce, Cena

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Popularity Comparison

Clifton Rank #1,756
Lucena Rank #17,164

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 vs #17164 for Lucena.

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

Lucena ___

  • Lucena Maria
  • Lucena Isabel
  • Lucena Grace
  • Lucena Rose
  • Lucena Paz

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clifton

Randolph Wendell Gloria Shirley Douglas

If you choose Lucena

Elena Sofia Mateo Rafael Camila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clifton or Lucena more popular?

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 compared to Lucena at #17164 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Lucena mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin). Lucena means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Clifton and Lucena boy or girl names?

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

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