Sutcliff - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Sutcliff \s(u)-tcli-ff, sut(c)-liff\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "southern cliff". Place name.

Sutcliff has 1 variant form: Sutcliffe.

Sutcliff is a very rare male first name and an uncommon surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Sutcliff. Compare Sutcliff with related baby names.