Clifton vs Pharaoh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pharaoh

Boy #1,760 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great house"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Ancient Egyptian African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,760
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pha, Ro

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Clifton Rank #1,756
Pharaoh Rank #1,760

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 vs #1760 for Pharaoh.

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

Pharaoh ___

  • Pharaoh Amun
  • Pharaoh Osiris
  • Pharaoh James
  • Pharaoh Marcus
  • Pharaoh King
  • Pharaoh Solomon

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Pharaoh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clifton or Pharaoh more popular?

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 compared to Pharaoh at #1760 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Pharaoh mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin). Pharaoh means "great house" (Ancient Egyptian origin).

Are Clifton and Pharaoh boy or girl names?

Clifton is primarily a boy name. Pharaoh is primarily a boy name.

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