Clifford

Boy's name

Clifford is of Old English origin, derived from the words "clif" meaning cliff and "ford" meaning river crossing.

Meaning Ford by a cliff
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 142
Peak year 1925

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Clifford Brown - Jazz trumpeter
  • Clifford D. Simak - Science fiction writer
  • Clifford Robinson - NBA basketball player
  • Clifford Odets - Playwright and screenwriter
  • Clifford Geertz - Anthropologist
  • Clifford Stoll - Astronomer and author
  • Clifford Irving - Author and forger
  • Clifford Curzon - Pianist

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