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Cleveland

KLEEV-lənd

Popularity

#6506

falling

Letters

9

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

22,021

Peak Year

#368 in 1947

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Cleveland is an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'cliff land'. It refers to someone who lived near a cliff or rugged terrain.

Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Grover Cleveland

    22nd and 24th US President

  • Cleveland Indians

    Former name of the Cleveland Guardians baseball team

Personality Traits

StrongResilientDependableHonest

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