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Cliffton

♂ Boy

Pronounced KLIF-tuhn /ˈklɪf.tən/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Clifton, an English surname-name from a place name meaning 'settlement by the cliff' (Old English 'clif' + 'tun', 'town'). The doubled '-ff-' is a stylistic variant.Low

In 30 seconds: A classic surname-name: Cliffton means 'settlement by the cliff' (said 'KLIF-tuhn').
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Clifton, an English surname-name from a place name meaning 'settlement by the cliff' (Old English 'clif' + 'tun', 'town'). The doubled '-ff-' is a stylistic variant.
U.S. rank (2024)#12647 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1982
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,866

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198219122024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cliffton is a spelling of Clifton, an English surname-name from a common place name, 'settlement by the cliff' (Old English 'clif' plus 'tun', 'town'). The doubled '-ff-' is a stylistic touch on a sturdy classic (said 'KLIF-tuhn').

In the U.S. it appears rarely in this spelling, against the more common Clifton. Classic and surname-style.

Did you know? Cliffton is a spelling of Clifton, from a place name meaning 'settlement by the cliff' — a solid, old-fashioned English name (said 'KLIF-tuhn').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Cliffton — Spelling of Clifton, 'settlement by the cliff'

Variations

CliftonCliffonClif

Nicknames

CliffCliffy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cliffton mean?

Cliffton is a spelling of Clifton, meaning 'settlement by the cliff'.

How do you pronounce Cliffton?

It's said KLIF-tuhn /ˈklɪf.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cliffton a boy or girl name?

Cliffton is a boy's name.

How popular is Cliffton?

Cliffton is a rare spelling in the U.S., against the more common Clifton.

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