Clifton Meaning

What does Clifton mean?

The name Clifton is of English origin.

The meaning of Clifton is "settlement near a cliff or riverbank".

Clifton is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 7 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Clif-ton.

The landform name Clifton, has a wonderfully sophisticated quality.

Sweet yet mesmerizing, the name is a great blend of character and flair.

Clifton is unique yet compelling due to its enchanting and fearless nature.

Clifton falls into the landform name category.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Clifton Collins, Jr..

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 1,602 in baby name popularity for boys with 102 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 1,507 in baby name popularity for boys with 110 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

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