Cleveland - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Cleveland \c-levela-nd, cl(e)-ve-land\ is pronounced KLEEV-land. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "land of cliffs; hilly area". Place name. Several towns were named after US President Grover Cleveland. Writer Cleveland Amory.

Cleveland has 6 variant forms: Cleavon, Cleaveland, Cleavland, Cleon, Cleve and Clevon.

For more information, see also the related name Cleavant.

Cleveland is a popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Cleveland. Click here to compare Cleveland with related baby names.