Clifton vs Polli

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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Polli

Girl #17,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew/Latin

Cultural Roots

American British Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,169
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Poll, Polls

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Popularity Comparison

Clifton Rank #1,756
Polli Rank #17,169

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 vs #17169 for Polli.

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

Polli ___

  • Polli Jean
  • Polli Mae
  • Polli Rose
  • Polli Anne
  • Polli Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clifton

Randolph Wendell Gloria Shirley Douglas

If you choose Polli

Molly Bea Archie Ned

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clifton or Polli more popular?

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 compared to Polli at #17169 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Polli mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin). Polli means "star of the sea, beloved" (Hebrew/Latin origin).

Are Clifton and Polli boy or girl names?

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

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