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Meaning of the Name Clifton

Updated March 9, 2026 by Jennifer M.

Clifton

Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: From A Town Near A Cliff

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What is the meaning of the name Clifton?

The name Clifton is primarily a male name of English origin that means From A Town Near A Cliff.

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