Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Cliff Updated April 13, 2026 by Jennifer M. Cliff Gender: Male Origin: English Meaning: Diminutive Form Of Clifford #Nature ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Cliff? The name Cliff is primarily a male name of English origin that means Diminutive Form Of Clifford. People who like the name Cliff also like: Declan, Isaac, Dean, Mason, Archer, Rhys, Oliver, Clementine, Chloe, Cora, Violet, Isla, Nora, Aurora Names like Cliff: Colby, Clive, Chileab, Clovia, Calliope, Cleave, Calup, Caleb, Clef, Clove Stats for the Name Cliff Cliff is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Cliff is currently not ranked in U.S. births