Clifford Abrams

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clifford Abrams — ford by a cliff
185K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clifford Abrams is a name that combines English origins. The first name Clifford is a masculine given name of English origin. Clifford is both a toponymic surname of English origin and a given name deriving from it. It originated in several English placenames meaning "ford by a cliff". Given name Surname Clifford, the title name character in children book series Clifford the Big Red Dog Clifford Blossom, a character in Archie Comics and Riverdale Clifford DeVoe, also known as the Thinker, in DC Comics The surname Abrams: A. J. Abrams (born 1986), American basketball player Albert Abrams (1863–1924), American physician Aliyah Abrams (born 1997), Guyanese athletic sprinter Aruna Abrams (born 1975), American singer Austin Abrams (born 1996), American actor Cal Abrams (1924–1997), American baseball player Carol Ann Abrams (1942–2012), American television and film producer Charles Abrams (1901–1970), Polish-American lawyer CJ Abrams (born 2000), American baseball player Creighton Williams Abrams (1914–1974), American army officer Dan Abrams (born 1966), American television talk show host Delrick Abrams (born 1997). Clifford is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 185K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Clifford reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Clifford

Meaning: ford by a cliff

English

Clifford is both a toponymic surname of English origin and a given name deriving from it. It originated in several English placenames meaning "ford by a cliff". Given name Surname Clifford, the title name character in children book series Clifford the Big Red Dog Clifford Blossom, a character in Archie Comics and Riverdale Clifford DeVoe, also known as the Thinker, in DC Comics

Surname: Abrams

Slavic

A. J. Abrams (born 1986), American basketball player Albert Abrams (1863–1924), American physician Aliyah Abrams (born 1997), Guyanese athletic sprinter Aruna Abrams (born 1975), American singer Austin Abrams (born 1996), American actor Cal Abrams (1924–1997), American baseball player Carol Ann Abrams (1942–2012), American television and film producer Charles Abrams (1901–1970), Polish-American lawyer CJ Abrams (born 2000), American baseball player Creighton Williams Abrams (1914–1974), American army officer Dan Abrams (born 1966), American television talk show host Delrick Abrams (born 1997).

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Clifford is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Clifford by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Clifford Abrams:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Clifford?
The first name Clifford originates from English. Clifford is both a toponymic surname of English origin and a given name deriving from it. It originated in several English placenames meaning "ford by a cliff". Given name Surname Clifford, the title name character in children book series Clifford the Big Red Dog Clifford Blossom, a character in Archie Comics and Riverdale Clifford DeVoe, also known as the Thinker, in DC Comics
When was Clifford most popular?
The name Clifford reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Abrams?
The surname Abrams originates from Slavic. A. J. Abrams (born 1986), American basketball player Albert Abrams (1863–1924), American physician Aliyah Abrams (born 1997), Guyanese athletic sprinter Aruna Abrams (born 1975), American singer Austin Abrams (born 1996), American actor Cal Abrams (1924–1997), American baseball player Carol Ann Abrams (1942–2012), American television and film producer Charles Abrams (1901–1970), Polish-American lawyer CJ Abrams (born 2000), American baseball player Creighton Williams Abrams (1914–1974), American army officer Dan Abrams (born 1966), American television talk show host Delrick Abrams (born 1997).
What are the origins of the name Clifford Abrams?
The name Clifford Abrams combines two different traditions: the first name Clifford has English roots, while the surname Abrams originates from Slavic.
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