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The boy's name Cliff \c-li-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "cliff-side slope". Diminutive of Clifford and Clifton. Sometimes linked with Clive. Made popular in the 1950s by pop singer Cliff Richard. Actor Cliff Robertson.

Cliff has 3 variant forms: Cliffe, Clyff and Clyffe.

Baby names that sound like Cliff are Cleve and Clyve.

Cliff is a somewhat common first name for men (#612 out of 1220) and an even more common last name for both men and women (#14671 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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