Clifton vs Richie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richie

Boy #1,791 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave ruler, strong king"

Origin: Old High German Ricohard (ric + hard)

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,791
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rich, Ricky

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Clifton Rank #1,756
Richie Rank #1,791

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 vs #1791 for Richie.

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

Richie ___

  • Richie James
  • Richie Thomas
  • Richie John
  • Richie Paul
  • Richie Lee
  • Richie Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clifton

Randolph Wendell Gloria Shirley Douglas

If you choose Richie

Tommy Bobby Johnny Susie Ronnie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clifton or Richie more popular?

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 compared to Richie at #1791 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Richie mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin). Richie means "brave ruler, strong king" (Old High German Ricohard (ric + hard) origin).

Are Clifton and Richie boy or girl names?

Clifton is primarily a boy name. Richie is primarily a boy name.

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