Clifton
KLIF-tun
Popularity
#1746
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
70,600
Peak Year
#1,224 in 1975
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
From an English surname and place name, meaning 'town near a cliff'.
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Clifton Webb
American actor, dancer, and singer.
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