Clifford Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Clifford Name at a Glance

Name	Clifford
Meaning	Ford near a slope. From an Old English surname and place name, used commonly as a first name since the late 19th century. Famous bearer: pianist Sir Clifford Curzon.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Clifford Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Clifford means “Ford near a slope. From an Old English surname and place name, used commonly as a first name since the late 19th century. Famous bearer: pianist Sir Clifford Curzon”. 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.

Clifford Name Origin

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

Is Clifford a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Clifford

When considering Clifford 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.