Clifton vs Theodore

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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Popularity Comparison

Clifton Rank #1,756
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Clifton

Randolph Wendell Gloria Shirley Douglas

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clifton or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Clifton at #1756 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Theodore mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Clifton and Theodore boy or girl names?

Clifton is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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