Clifton vs Vadie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vadie

Girl #17,380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wading, crossing water"

Origin: Gothic

Cultural Roots

American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,380
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Vade, Vay

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Popularity Comparison

Clifton Rank #1,756
Vadie Rank #17,380

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 vs #17380 for Vadie.

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

Vadie ___

  • Vadie Mae
  • Vadie Louise
  • Vadie Grace
  • Vadie June
  • Vadie Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clifton

Randolph Wendell Gloria Shirley Douglas

If you choose Vadie

Sadie Hattie Rosie Beau Willa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clifton or Vadie more popular?

Clifton is more popular, ranked #1756 compared to Vadie at #17380 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Vadie mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin). Vadie means "wading, crossing water" (Gothic origin).

Are Clifton and Vadie boy or girl names?

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

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