Clifford Cerny

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clifford Cerny — ford by a cliff
185K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clifford Cerny 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 Cerny: Černý (Czech pronunciation: [ˈtʃɛrniː]; feminine: Černá) is a Czech language surname, which means 'black'. Cognate surnames in other Slavic-speaking countries include Čierny in Slovak, Czarny in Polish and Chyorny (Чёрный) in Russian. There also exist anglicised, germanised and polonised forms (Cherny, Tscherny, or Czerny, respectively). Related surnames include Černík, Chernenko and Chernov. All pages with titles containing Cerny All pages with titles containing Cerna 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: Cerny

Slavic

Černý (Czech pronunciation: [ˈtʃɛrniː]; feminine: Černá) is a Czech language surname, which means 'black'. Cognate surnames in other Slavic-speaking countries include Čierny in Slovak, Czarny in Polish and Chyorny (Чёрный) in Russian. There also exist anglicised, germanised and polonised forms (Cherny, Tscherny, or Czerny, respectively). Related surnames include Černík, Chernenko and Chernov. All pages with titles containing Cerny All pages with titles containing Cerna

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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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Notable People Named Clifford Cerny

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

1
Personality Number

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

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 Cerny?
The surname Cerny originates from Slavic. Černý (Czech pronunciation: [ˈtʃɛrniː]; feminine: Černá) is a Czech language surname, which means 'black'. Cognate surnames in other Slavic-speaking countries include Čierny in Slovak, Czarny in Polish and Chyorny (Чёрный) in Russian. There also exist anglicised, germanised and polonised forms (Cherny, Tscherny, or Czerny, respectively). Related surnames include Černík, Chernenko and Chernov. All pages with titles containing Cerny All pages with titles containing Cerna
What are the origins of the name Clifford Cerny?
The name Clifford Cerny combines two different traditions: the first name Clifford has English roots, while the surname Cerny originates from Slavic.
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