Clifford Marks

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clifford Marks — ford by a cliff
185K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clifford Marks 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 Marks: Marks is a surname originating from Cornwall and Devon, and also a German or Jewish name. Individuals with this surname include: Adolf Marks (1838–1904), Russian publisher Alfred Marks (1921–1996), British comic actor and comedian Amelia Marks (2011-present), British woman Ann Marks (1941–2016), British physicist and science communicator Bob Marks (born 1932), American politician Bruce Marks (politician) (born 1957), American politician Bryony Marks (born c.1971), Australian screen composer 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: Marks

Hebrew

Marks is a surname originating from Cornwall and Devon, and also a German or Jewish name. Individuals with this surname include: Adolf Marks (1838–1904), Russian publisher Alfred Marks (1921–1996), British comic actor and comedian Amelia Marks (2011-present), British woman Ann Marks (1941–2016), British physicist and science communicator Bob Marks (born 1932), American politician Bruce Marks (politician) (born 1957), American politician Bryony Marks (born c.1971), Australian screen composer 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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Numerology

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

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

7
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Marks?
The surname Marks originates from Hebrew. Marks is a surname originating from Cornwall and Devon, and also a German or Jewish name. Individuals with this surname include: Adolf Marks (1838–1904), Russian publisher Alfred Marks (1921–1996), British comic actor and comedian Amelia Marks (2011-present), British woman Ann Marks (1941–2016), British physicist and science communicator Bob Marks (born 1932), American politician Bruce Marks (politician) (born 1957), American politician Bryony Marks (born c.1971), Australian screen composer C.
What are the origins of the name Clifford Marks?
The name Clifford Marks combines two different traditions: the first name Clifford has English roots, while the surname Marks originates from Hebrew.
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