| Meaning | cliff dweller |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Cliff |
No-frills directness characterizes this sturdy, single-syllable choice that gets straight to the point. Cliff projects rugged masculinity and grounded strength without any pretense or unnecessary elaboration. The name's brevity makes it memorable and efficient, perfect for those who appreciate straightforward simplicity over elaborate construction. Its natural imagery evokes stability, permanence, and commanding presence—a solid foundation both literally and metaphorically. While often considered a nickname for Clifford or Clifton, Cliff stands perfectly well on its own, requiring no expansion or explanation. The name works across generations and contexts, equally appropriate for a young boy as for a seasoned professional. Its vintage feel has circled back to contemporary appeal, as parents rediscover the charm of these compact, unpretentious choices. Cliff represents authenticity and substance, refusing to apologize for its straightforward nature or modest length.
| Cliffy |
| Clif |
| Cli |
| Ford |
| Cliffie |
| Cliff Richard | British singer |
| Cliff Robertson | American actor |
| Cliff Lee | American baseball player |
| Cliff Curtis | New Zealand actor |
| Cliff Avril | American football player |
| Cliff Floyd | American baseball player |
| Cliff Thorburn | Canadian snooker player |
| Cliff Hagan | American basketball player |
| Cliff Bastin | English footballer |
| Cliff Battles | American football player |
| Cliff Bleszinski | American video game designer |
| Cliff Carpenter | German musician |
| Cliff Drysdale | South African tennis player |
| Cliff Engle | American politician |
| Cliff Gorman | American actor |
| Cliff Martinez | American composer |
| Cliff Richey | American tennis player |
| Cliff Stoll | American astronomer |
| Cliff Tsuji | American politician |
| Cliff Williams | British musician, AC/DC bassist |
| Cliff Barnes | TV show - Dallas |
| Cliff Clavin | TV show - Cheers |
| Cliff Steele | Comic - Doom Patrol |
| Cliff Vickers | Movie - Beaches |
| Cliff Wagner | Book - Redwall series |
| Cliff Huxtable | TV show - The Cosby Show |
| Cliff McDowell | Movie - Cat's Eye |
| Cliff Briscoe | Video game - Fallout - New Vegas |
| Cliff Secord | Movie/Comic - The Rocketeer |
| Cliff Racer | Video game - The Elder Scrolls III - Morrowind |
| Cliff Fletcher | TV show - The West Wing |
| Cliff Sharp | TV show - Coronation Street |
| Cliff Fittir | Video game - Star Ocean - Till the End of Time |
| Cliff Gold | Movie - I.Q |
| Cliff Gordon | Movie - Tarzan's Peril |
| Cliff Hatton | Book - Stone Lake |
| Cliff Magness | Movie - Rock Star |
| Cliff Russell | TV show - ER |
| Cliff Sloan | Movie - How to Kill Your Neighbor's Dog |
| Cliff Stone | Movie - Splash |