Clifford Driskell

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clifford Driskell — ford by a cliff
185K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clifford Driskell 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 Driskell: David Driskell (1931–2020), American artist Ethan Driskell (born 2000), American football player Fentrice Driskell (born 1979), American politician Gretchen Driskell (born 1958), American politician James Driskell (born 1959), Canadian man wrongly convicted of murder John Driskell Hopkins (born 1971), American singer, musician, songwriter 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: Driskell

English

David Driskell (1931–2020), American artist Ethan Driskell (born 2000), American football player Fentrice Driskell (born 1979), American politician Gretchen Driskell (born 1958), American politician James Driskell (born 1959), Canadian man wrongly convicted of murder John Driskell Hopkins (born 1971), American singer, musician, songwriter

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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 Driskell

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 Driskell:

1
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

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

8
Personality Number

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

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 Driskell?
The surname Driskell originates from English. David Driskell (1931–2020), American artist Ethan Driskell (born 2000), American football player Fentrice Driskell (born 1979), American politician Gretchen Driskell (born 1958), American politician James Driskell (born 1959), Canadian man wrongly convicted of murder John Driskell Hopkins (born 1971), American singer, musician, songwriter
How common is the surname Driskell?
The surname Driskell is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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