Clifford Dion

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clifford Dion — ford by a cliff
185K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clifford Dion 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 Dion: Dion (mythology), a king in Laconia and husband of Iphitea, the daughter of Prognaus Dion of Syracuse (408–354 BC), ancient Greek politician Dio of Alexandria, first century BC, ancient Greek philosopher Dion of Naples, an ancient Greek mathematician cited by Augustine of Hippo along with Adrastus of Cyzicus Dio Chrysostom, also known as Dion Chrysostomos (c. 40 – c. 115), a Greek orator, writer, philosopher and historian Cassius Dio, also known as Dion Kassios (c. 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: Dion

Greek

Dion (mythology), a king in Laconia and husband of Iphitea, the daughter of Prognaus Dion of Syracuse (408–354 BC), ancient Greek politician Dio of Alexandria, first century BC, ancient Greek philosopher Dion of Naples, an ancient Greek mathematician cited by Augustine of Hippo along with Adrastus of Cyzicus Dio Chrysostom, also known as Dion Chrysostomos (c. 40 – c. 115), a Greek orator, writer, philosopher and historian Cassius Dio, also known as Dion Kassios (c.

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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 Dion

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 Dion:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Dion?
The surname Dion originates from Greek. Dion (mythology), a king in Laconia and husband of Iphitea, the daughter of Prognaus Dion of Syracuse (408–354 BC), ancient Greek politician Dio of Alexandria, first century BC, ancient Greek philosopher Dion of Naples, an ancient Greek mathematician cited by Augustine of Hippo along with Adrastus of Cyzicus Dio Chrysostom, also known as Dion Chrysostomos (c. 40 – c. 115), a Greek orator, writer, philosopher and historian Cassius Dio, also known as Dion Kassios (c.
What are the origins of the name Clifford Dion?
The name Clifford Dion combines two different traditions: the first name Clifford has English roots, while the surname Dion originates from Greek.
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