Cliff Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cliff Name at a Glance

Name	Cliff
Meaning	Diminutive of Clifford: River ford near a cliff.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Cliff Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cliff means “Diminutive of Clifford: River ford near a cliff”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cliff Name Origin

Our database records Cliff under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cliff a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cliff is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cliff

When considering Cliff for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.